Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Zonal Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, AIG Olohundare Jimoh, has been honoured as the Most Outstanding Anti-Crime Police Chief in West and Central Africa for 2025 by the Security Watch Africa Initiatives Network.
The award was presented on Tuesday at the Zone 2 Headquarters in Lagos by the Chief Executive Officer and International Coordinator of the Security Watch Africa Initiatives Network, Mr. Patrick Agbambu.
The recognition followed the 19th Africa Security Watch Conference and Award Ceremony held in The Gambia, where Jimoh was selected for the honour in recognition of his contributions to crime prevention, crime control and national security.
Presenting the award, Agbambu commended the AIG for his achievements in strengthening security and reducing crime in Lagos State, describing him as a dedicated and professional police officer committed to effective policing.
He said the award recognised Jimoh’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging him to remain steadfast in his service while inspiring younger officers to uphold integrity, professionalism and the rule of law.
Responding, Jimoh expressed gratitude to God for the recognition and thanked the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his leadership and support. He also appreciated the Security Watch Africa Initiatives Network for finding him worthy of the award.
The AIG dedicated the honour to officers and men of the Zone 2 Headquarters and personnel of the Lagos and Ogun State Police Commands, acknowledging their professionalism and commitment to duty.
He said the collective efforts of the officers contributed to the success of the crime prevention and control strategies introduced during his tenure as Commissioner of Police in Lagos State and now as the AIG in charge of Zone 2, noting that the initiatives have significantly reduced criminal activities across Lagos and Ogun states.
Jimoh reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the rule of law without fear or favour, irrespective of status or social class, assuring the public that he would not be distracted by false narratives or misperceptions but would continue to discharge his constitutional responsibilities with courage, fairness and professionalism.