The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 2 Command, Olorundare Jimoh, has assured residents of Lagos and Ogun states of improved security, urging them to sustain their trust, cooperation and support for the police.

Jimoh gave the assurance in Lagos when the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Integrity Youth Alliance, Abuja, Kehinde Adewole, visited the Zonal Headquarters, Onikan, and presented him with the “Outstanding Excellence in Security Leadership Award 2026.”

Adewole said the award was in recognition of Jimoh’s leadership, professionalism and commitment to accountability-oriented policing.

He cited the recovery of more than 115 stolen vehicles, prosecution of suspected cult members and zero-incident security records recorded during major festive celebrations under Jimoh’s watch as Commissioner of Police in Lagos and now as AIG in charge of Zone 2.

According to him, the deployment of 250 personnel and 50 tactical vehicles to strategic locations, coupled with rapid response to security incidents across parts of Lagos, also contributed to the recognition.

Responding, Jimoh said the award was not a personal achievement but a recognition of the dedication and sacrifices of officers and men under his command.

He said the recognition would spur them to redouble their efforts in protecting lives and property and providing effective security for Nigerians.

“This award is a special appreciation for the integrity and hard work of our officers. It is a recognition of what we have been doing, but we must not allow the award to get into our heads. Rather, it should support and encourage us to do more for the people we are serving,” he said.

The AIG said his previous experience as Commissioner of Police in Lagos had given him a deep understanding of the security challenges confronting Lagos and Ogun states.

He described the two states as critical to Nigeria’s economic development because of their high levels of commercial and industrial activities.

Jimoh said the command had introduced a number of initiatives aimed at reducing crime, protecting critical infrastructure and improving public safety across the two states.

He pledged to strengthen security along major corridors linking Lagos and Ogun through intelligence-led policing and enhanced collaboration among security agencies and other stakeholders.

The AIG commended residents of the two states for their cooperation with security agencies, noting that information supplied by members of the public had helped the police to prevent and detect crimes.

He, however, urged residents to offer constructive criticism whenever they identified shortcomings in police operations.

“Wherever you notice any misconduct or activities of the police that you are not satisfied with, our doors are widely open for complaints to be made and properly addressed,” Jimoh said.

He advised members of the public with petitions against police officers, including senior officers, to submit them through the appropriate channels for proper investigation and necessary action.

Jimoh said the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, had introduced several initiatives aimed at strengthening police-public partnership, improving training and boosting public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.

He assured that Zone 2 would continue to engage stakeholders through community policing and other partnership initiatives to improve security across Lagos and Ogun states.

Also speaking, rights activist Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink, described Jimoh as deserving of the award, attributing the relative peace in Lagos to teamwork, intelligence-led policing and community engagement.

Awosanya said the police remained a reflection of the society they served, adding that the force had internal accountability mechanisms for addressing misconduct, irrespective of the rank of the officer involved. (The Sun)