A new chief has been appointed for the Lagos state Police Command, in the person of CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh.
His confirmation followed his appearance before the PSC on Monday, where key officials, including the Commission’s Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), Justice Adamu Paul Galmuje (rtd), and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), were present. He takes over from Ishola Olawale.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Service Commission (PSC) Spokesperson, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, CP Jimoh, before his appointment, was the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority, Eastern Ports.
A native of Kwara State, CP Jimoh, who previously served as the Force Public Relations Officer has held several key positions, including Deputy Commissioner, Airport Police, Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Administration, and Deputy Commissioner, General Investigation.
He has undergone extensive professional training both locally and internationally, including: Combat Operations Course – Mobile Training College, Maiduguri; African Union Mission – Darfur, Sudan; Weapons of Mass Destruction Countermeasure Training – United States; Social Construction and Management Reform Training – China and Executive Leadership Academy – Pudong, China.
Others are Maritime Rescue and Salvage Training – China; Maritime Academy, Ningbo, China; Anti-Hijacking Techniques and Tactics Training – Yunnan; Police College, Kunming, China and Police Training Institute – Seoul, South Korea amongst others.
CP Jimoh is also a recipient of the Presidential Award for Public Relations Personality of the Year, presented by the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public relations in Nigeria.
“The appointment reflects the Commission’s commitment to strengthening leadership and ensuring effective policing in Lagos State”, Ani stated.
