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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, AIG Olorundare Jimoh, has assured residents of Lagos and Ogun states of improved security, urging them to sustain their trust and cooperation with the police. Jimoh gave the assurance in Lagos when the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Integrity Youth Alliance, Abuja, Kehinde Adewole, presented him with the “Outstanding Excellence in Security Leadership Award 2026” at the Zonal Headquarters, Onikan. Adewole said the award recognised 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 during major festive celebrations under Jimoh’s leadership as Lagos Commissioner of Police and now AIG. He also credited the deployment of 250 personnel and 50 tactical vehicles to strategic locations, alongside rapid crime-response operations, for contributing to the recognition. Respondi...

The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, urging him to use his renewed mandate to unite the state and accelerate development. The Ooni, who is the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council and Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, described Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 governorship election as a fresh mandate and a renewed responsibility to serve all residents of the state. In a statement by the Senior Media Officer, Ooni’s Palace, Sodiq Lawal, on behalf of the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, the monarch said the conclusion of the election should mark the beginning of a new chapter of unity, reconciliation and purposeful governance. He urged Adeleke to extend an olive branch to political opponents and work towards healing divisions that may have emerged during the electioneering period. “Y...

IGP Olatunji Disu Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has declared that the Nigeria Police Force will prosecute anyone involved in jungle justice, warning that mob killings amount to murder and will no longer be tolerated. Disu, who spoke with journalists in Abuja, said only a competent court of law has the authority to determine whether a suspect is guilty and impose punishment. He urged Nigerians to hand over suspected criminals to the police or other relevant security agencies for investigation and prosecution, stressing that no individual, community or group has the right to take another person’s life. “Jungle justice is murder. It is not justice; it is a crime, and the Nigeria Police Force will treat it as such. It is illegal,” the IGP said. He maintained that Nigeria operates under the rule of law and not mob rule, adding that every person, including a criminal suspect, is entitled to life, dignity and fair hearing. According to Disu, allegations, rumours, viral videos or...

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) has commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, and the entire leadership and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force for their professionalism and commitment to ensuring a peaceful, credible and violence-free election in Osun State. The commendation came after the governorship election, which was conducted against a backdrop of heightened political tension and widespread apprehension. Despite the challenging environment, CRAN, in a statement was signed by its President, Olalekan Olabulo, said the ability of the police and other security agencies to maintain order, protect citizens and safeguard the electoral process was highly commendable. The association particularly praised the strategic deployment of personnel, proactive management of potential flashpoints, and the discipline and restraint demonstrated by officers on duty. It said intelligence-led policing and effect...

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab Residents of Lagos could face deeper hardship in accessing one of life’s most basic necessities if plans to concession parts of the state’s public water infrastructure and expand prepaid metering go ahead, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned. The civil society organisation in a statement signed by its Media and Communications Officer, Robert Egbe, said the proposed arrangement could leave low-income households paying more for unreliable water, while giving private companies significant influence over distribution, tariffs, metering and household access. CAPPA’s warning followed the Lagos State Government’s signing of a one-year Memorandum of Understanding with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and Naston Engineering Nigeria Limited to scope components of a water infrastructure programme within the Lekki Concession Area. Under the proposed arrangement, the f...

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly linked to recent killings, armed robbery and cult-related activities in the Ajah axis of the state. The suspects, identified as Kareem Abiodun, 26; Tansiru Emmanuel, 29; Lateef Usman, 28; and Alashe Azeez, 32, were arrested during sustained follow-up operations by police operatives investigating a robbery case. According to a statement by the Command's spokesperso, SP Abimbola Adebisi, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to recent robbery activities around Ajah, Sangotedo and Ibeju-Lekki.  Adebisi said the suspects also made confessional statements regarding alleged involvement in armed robbery, murder and cultism. "Three locally made pistols, one live ammunition, two battle axes and a Point-of-Sale (POS) machine were recovered from the suspects", she added. The suspects remain in police custody and are assisting with investigations, while efforts a...