The Federal Capital Territory Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has named Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as its 'Best Crime Fighter of the Year,' recognizing his tenure as Lagos State Commissioner of Police and his reforms in policing operations.
Award Presentation at NUJ Press Week
The award will be presented on Tuesday, May 19, during the opening ceremony of the NUJ 2026 Press Week at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, according to a statement by the journalists' association. The event is themed '2027 Election: Defending Democracy in the Era of Disinformation.'
NUJ Cites Crime Operations and Policing Reforms
In a nomination letter signed by council chairman Grace Ike and secretary Jide Oyekunle, the union stated that Jimoh was selected for his contributions to crime reduction, public safety, and improved media relations during his service in Lagos. The council noted that his tenure featured intelligence-led policing strategies targeting armed robbery, cultism, kidnapping, cybercrime, and street violence. Operational adjustments under his leadership included expanded K9 deployment, surveillance coordination, rapid-response systems, and increased use of data in crime prevention.
Journalists Highlight Response to Harassment Cases
The NUJ also mentioned that Jimoh's intervention in cases involving harassment and intimidation of journalists boosted confidence among media workers in Lagos. Increased engagement between the police, media, civil society groups, and community leaders during his tenure improved information sharing and coordination. The letter stated, 'Under your leadership as Lagos State Commissioner of Police, you transformed public safety through innovative strategies, including enhanced K9 operations, rapid response to media harassment cases, and data-driven crime reduction.' The council added that the recognition reflects a combination of operational policing and stakeholder collaboration.
AIG Jimoh's Career Background
Jimoh, from Kwara State, currently heads the Zone 2 Police Command, covering Lagos and Ogun states. He joined the Nigeria Police Force in 2000 and previously served as Force Public Relations Officer before his appointment as Commissioner of Police in Lagos in 2025. He has also served in operational and administrative roles across several commands, including the FCT, Cross River, Oyo, and Gombe states, and participated in the African Union Mission in Sudan. Over his career, he has attended professional training programs within and outside Nigeria and received honors, including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Presidential Award for Public Relations Personality of the Year in 2017.
AIG Jimoh Calls for Stronger Collaboration Among Security Agencies
Legit.ng previously reported that AIG Jimoh called for stronger collaboration among security agencies to improve national security operations. He made these remarks on Tuesday, April 21, during a visit to the Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command of the Nigerian Air Force in Ikeja, Air Vice Marshal Abdul Suleh. Jimoh was accompanied by senior members of his management team to the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, where he held discussions on operational coordination and inter-agency cooperation.
