By Chigozie Daniel
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has ordered an immediate halt to the transfer of cases from the Lagos and Ogun State Commands to the zonal headquarters, in a decisive move aimed at strengthening accountability and efficiency in criminal investigations.
The directive was issued at his maiden strategic security meeting with the Commissioners of Police in Lagos and Ogun states, where the operational climate and preparedness ahead of heightened political activities were critically reviewed.
Jimoh made it clear that henceforth, Commissioners of Police must take full responsibility for investigations within their jurisdictions, insisting that decentralised accountability would fast-track justice delivery and enhance public confidence.
He, however, noted that petitions alleging investigative lapses would not be ignored, stressing that such matters would still be referred back to the respective commands for immediate action and feedback to the zone.
According to the AIG, the zonal command would only intervene in situations requiring specialised expertise, deploying skilled investigators where necessary to support the commands and ensure swift resolution of complex cases.
On the security outlook, Jimoh expressed confidence that both Lagos and Ogun states remain stable, attributing the relative calm to proactive policing strategies and sustained operational successes recorded in recent months.
He directed the commands to scale up surveillance operations, intensify stop and search duties, and deepen intelligence-led policing to curb violent crimes and detect threats before they escalate.
The AIG emphasised that community policing remains central to crime prevention, noting that collaboration with residents, stakeholders and interest groups has continued to yield measurable results across the zone.
Reinforcing discipline, he charged officers to comply strictly with directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, warning that misconduct would attract firm sanctions, as demonstrated by the recent dismissal of five inspectors over breaches including human rights violations.
Jimoh commended the support of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Ogun State Government for sustained investment in policing logistics, while the Commissioners of Police in both states, including Fatai Tijani, reaffirmed their commitment to discipline, professionalism and the effective implementation of the new directives.