‘REPENT, ABANDON CRIME OR LEAVE LAGOS,’ CP MOSHOOD JIMOH WARNS AS HE ASSUMES OFFICE (PHOTOS)

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By: Ajape Sefiu A.

….As Command Arrest, Arraign Over 50 Suspected Cultists Across Lagos

The newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has issued a stern warning to criminals, urging them to either repent, abandon their unlawful activities, or leave the state entirely.

CP Jimoh made this declaration on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, as he officially assumed office at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja.

During his inaugural address, he reaffirmed his commitment to tackling crime and maintaining law and order in Lagos, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for criminal activities.

While stating that crime in the state is minimal and not alarming, the CP, however, emphasized the command’s unwavering commitment to further curbing criminal activities.

***Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh***

Furthermore, Jimoh assured that the command would remain friendly and uphold open-door policy and a community-oriented approach for all Lagosians.

He highlighted his administration’s focus on intelligence-driven policing, community engagement, and strategic collaborations with sister security agencies to curb crime rates across the metropolis.

His words, “The Command will continue to uphold an open-door policy, ensuring a people-friendly and community-oriented approach to policing for all Lagosians.

“We will foster unhindered communication, deliberation and collaboration between the police and the public. The people of the State will have unhindered opportunity to interact with the police freely at all levels to strengthen the trust,
accountability and mutual respect on both sides.”

The 41st Lagos CP reiterated that law enforcement agencies would leave no stone unturned in tackling crime, urging criminals to either repent and abandon their activities or face the full weight of the law.

“Though crimes and criminalities in the state is not alarming and is surmountable, the Police under my leadership will redouble our efforts and work assiduously with the State Government and good People of the State to further reduce the fear of crime, the commission of crimes and all forms of criminalities in the state to minimum level to enable the law-abiding people of the state and corporate entities, both local and multinational, to go about day-to-day businesses and their means of livelihood peacefully.

“The Police under my command will work very hard to ensure protection of the huge investments of all investors (Government Investments and Local and Foreign Investments in the State).

Additionally, Jimoh commended the efforts of his predecessor and emphasized that the command would continue to enhance and strengthen security across the state, while also reaffirming his commitment to intensifying efforts to reduce crime and ensure a safer environment for all residents.

“It’s pertinent to acknowledge that my predecessor and the senior officers have thoroughly briefed me on the crimes situation and all other issues of concern in Lagos State. They have done their best under the leadership of my predecessor to ensure peace, security and protection of all Lagosians in the state.

“Their achievements will definitely be improved upon and strengthened to further reduce all forms of crimes and criminalities throughout the length and breadth of Lagos State to barest level.

Going further, the CP warned against cultism, drug-related offenses, and organized crime, reiterating that the command will deploy every lawful means to bring offenders to justice. He urged parents to take responsibility for their children’s upbringing and to discourage them from engaging in cultism.

“In curbing the menace of cultism in some parts of the State, the Lagos State Police Command will sustain its onslaught on cultism. More than fifty (50) suspected cultists arrested in the acts have been arraigned in court and currently under prosecution.

“We, therefore, call on parents and guardians to prevail on their children and wards to desist from cult-related activities or face the full wrath of the law, as the Command will stop at nothing to rid the state of all acts of cultism.

Additionally, Jimoh said, “It is pertinent to underscore that the Command will uphold the zero-tolerance policy of the Inspector General of Police, IGP KAYODE ADEOLU EGBETOKUN PhD, NPM, against corruption and all forms of unethical practices.

“We will ensure accountability, integrity, and professionalism in all our police operations, law enforcement duties and other statutory responsibilities and obligations.

“In line with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, PhD, we will place the people at the core of our mission, foster trust, collaboration, and accountability.

“This is to build stronger bridges of trust between the police and the community in ensuring a more inclusive, people-centered approach to policing.

“I wish to significantly place on record, on behalf of the entire Officers and Men of the Lagos Police Command, our deep appreciation and sincere gratitude to His Excellency, Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide O. Sanwo-Olu for the time-to-time huge logistics provisions to the Lagos Police, the tremendous support and immense assistance he has continuously provided to the Lagos Police Command has made the general administration and operational activities of the Command much more easier.”

The handover ceremony was attended by senior police officers, government officials, and stakeholders from various security agencies.

Recall that on Monday, February 18, 2025, the Police Service Commission (PSC) appointed CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, FMNIMC & CMC, FCAI, Anipr, Arpa, as the 41st Commissioner of Police at the Lagos State Command.

He takes over from CP Olanrewaju Ishola, psc(+), mnips, who has been redeployed to Force Headquarters, Abuja.