The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State Command. CP Jimoh, who hails from Kwara State, has had a distinguished career in the Nigeria Police Force, serving as former Force Public Relations Officer and later Deputy Commissioner, Airport Police; Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Administration and Deputy Commissioner General Investigation.

In a statement, the Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, said CP Jimoh appeared before the Commission, which was chaired by DIG Hashimu Argungu, a retired DIG and mni. Ani stated that other members present at the meeting included Justice Adamu Paul Galmuje, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Honourable Commissioner representing the Judiciary, and DIG Taiwo Lakanu, Honourable Commissioner representing the Police.

CP Jimoh brings a wealth of experience and professional training to his new role, having undergone courses in Combat Operations, Mobile Training College Maiduguri; African Union Mission in Darfur Sudan; and Weapons of Mass Destruction Countermeasure Training Institute, United States, among others. He is also a recipient of the Presidential Award for Public Relations Personality of the Year, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development and use of Public Relations by the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations.

Ikechukwu Ani noted that CP Jimoh’s appointment is a testament to his exceptional leadership qualities and dedication to service. Ani stated that the Commission is confident that CP Jimoh will bring his expertise and experience to bear in his new role, and wished him success in his new assignment.