PSC Appoints Elite Crime Fighter Moshood Jimoh as Lagos Police Commissioner

In a strategic move to bolster security in Nigeria’s commercial capital, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command.
Head, Press and Public Relations
Ikechukwu Ani in a statement indicated that the appointment was confirmed on Monday, February 17, 2025.
The statement explained that
CP Jimoh, a highly decorated officer from Kwara State, is coming with decades of experience in crime prevention, intelligence, and security operations.
Before this appointment, he served as the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority, Eastern Ports, and previously held key positions such as, Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner, Airport Police, Deputy Commissioner, Finance & Administration and Deputy Commissioner, General Investigation
Accirding to the statement, CP Jimoh has received elite training worldwide, preparing him to tackle Lagos’ complex security challenges such as Combat Operations Training – Mobile Training College, Maiduguri, Weapons of Mass Destruction Countermeasures – USA, Maritime Rescue & Anti-Hijacking Tactics – China and Police Strategy & Leadership Training – South Korea

Beyond his operational expertise, CP Jimoh is a master communicator the statement explained further.
He is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Public Relations Personality of the Year, recognized by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for revolutionizing police-public engagement.

CP Jimoh’s appointment was approved by top-ranking officials at the Police Service Commission, including, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd.) mni – PSC Chairman, Justice Adamu Paul Galmuje (Rtd.) – Hon. Commissioner for Judiciary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu, fdc – Hon. Commissioner for Police Affairs

With his deep expertise, global training, and reputation for results, CP Jimoh is set to redefine law enforcement in Lagos, ensuring safety and security for all.