CP OLOHUNDARE JIMOH LECTURES OFFICERS, MEN OF LAGOS STATE POLICE COMMAND IN LINE WITH IGPs VISION, MISSION
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
The Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Olohundare, delivered a strategic lecture to officers and men of the Lagos State Police Command, aligning the Command’s operational direction with the vision and mission of the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu.
The lecture, held at the Officers Mess, Command Headquarters in Lagos State, focused on strengthening discipline within the Force, deepening collaboration with members of the public, and intensifying the training and retraining of personnel to enhance operational effectiveness. CP Olohundare emphasized professionalism, respect for the rule of law, and strict adherence to human rights standards, stressing that human rights abuses must be completely eradicated from policing operations. He also encouraged continuous mentoring of personnel on good conduct, discipline, and orderliness.
In line with the directives of the IGP, officers were sensitized on the dissolution of certain tactical squads within the Nigeria Police Force, while retaining five specialized tactical units to reduce operational abuse and ensure accountability. The Commissioner also announced the formation of Anti-Crime Patrol teams and Committee Protection units to further strengthen the operational capacity of the Command.
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CP Olohundare further disclosed the launch of Joint Area Surveillance Patrol Operations between the Lagos State Police Command and the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, aimed at improving coordinated security presence and enhancing rapid response to threats across the state.
The Commissioner also reiterated the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police to strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture. According to him, the Police will continue to confront evolving security challenges through innovative techniques, improved strategies, collaboration with relevant stakeholders, and a willingness to explore reforms that will enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies to protect lives and property.
CP Olohundare further noted that personnel have been directed to be properly lectured on the concept of State Police, which is currently being examined as part of broader national efforts to improve security governance. According to him, a State Police system, if thoughtfully designed and effectively implemented, holds significant potential benefits for the country by bringing law enforcement closer to the communities they serve.
He explained that State Police institutions could deepen local knowledge of security challenges and enable quicker and more targeted responses to emerging threats. Such a system, he added, could also strengthen public confidence in law enforcement by fostering closer relationships between officers and the communities they serve.
Furthermore, State Police would enhance familiarity with local cultures, languages, and social structures, thereby improving intelligence gathering and strengthening cooperation between citizens and law enforcement agencies. The decentralization of certain policing responsibilities, he noted, would allow for more efficient allocation of security resources, enabling state governments and local authorities to respond more effectively to security challenges within their jurisdictions, while the Federal Government continues to focus on broader national security priorities.
The Commissioner concluded by reaffirming the commitment of the Lagos State Police Command to the reform-driven agenda of the Inspector-General of Police and urged officers to remain dedicated to professionalism, discipline, and service to the people.
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