LAGOS POLICE COMMAND COMMISSIONS, LAUNCHES POLICE BAND
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By Balogun Ibrahim
The Lagos State Police Command on Friday, January 23, 2026, officially commissioned and launched its Police Band, marking a significant milestone in the institutional development of the Command. The historic event took place at the POWA Hall Secretariat, Oduduwa GRA, Ikeja, within the Lagos State Command Headquarters, and commenced at 5:00 p.m. The ceremony attracted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Governor of Lagos State duly represented by the Secretary to the State Government Barr. Abimbola Hundeyin, Attorney-General, Lagos State Commissioner of Justice Hon. Lawal Pedro (SAN), dignitaries, invited guests, and members of the public, all of whom gathered to witness the formal unveiling of the Command’s first dedicated police band.
The launch of the Police Band represents a landmark achievement for the Lagos State Command, which until now depended on the Force Headquarters Band for ceremonial and official functions. Given Lagos State’s strategic importance as Nigeria’s commercial hub, the establishment of a command-level band addresses a long-standing institutional gap and enhances the Command’s operational and ceremonial capacity.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, formally commissioned the band, describing the occasion as a notable advancement in the professional and cultural development of the Nigeria Police Force. He noted that police bands go beyond musical performances, serving as symbols of discipline, unity, professionalism, and institutional pride. The IGP reaffirmed the commitment of the Force leadership to equipping the band with modern musical instruments and resources to ensure high-quality performances at official and public engagements.
In his welcome address, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, described the launch as “a strategic step toward strengthening professionalism and boosting officer morale within the Command”. He stated that the band would play a vital role in official ceremonies, parades, graduations, and public functions, while also enhancing the Command’s image and visibility. He emphasized on the importance of establishing a police band as a strategic necessity that would enhance public trust, morale, and the professional image of the Nigerian Police Force in Lagos State.
CP Jimoh expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for personally attending the event, describing his presence as a demonstration of the importance attached to the development of the Lagos State Command. Beyond ceremonial duties, the Lagos Police Band is expected to serve as a powerful tool for community engagement and public relations. Through musical performances at public events and outreach programmes, the band is anticipated to foster closer ties between the police and residents of Lagos State, promoting goodwill and improving public confidence in policing.
The commissioning and launch of the Lagos State Police Command Band marks a significant chapter in the Command’s history. The band reflects the values of service, cultural representation, and enhanced public engagement, bringing dignity and distinction to official ceremonies while fostering stronger ties between the police and residents of Lagos State. Its establishment represents a significant stride toward institutional excellence. With strong leadership and strategic direction, the band is poised to become a prominent symbol of professionalism and service within the Lagos State Police Command.
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