Security too big for one agency – Lagos CP

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has emphasised the need for enhanced inter-agency collaboration as a vital strategy in combating terrorism and organized crime.

He made the call on Tuesday at the second edition of the Razor News Inter-Agency Cooperation Lectures and Awards 2025 in Ikeja.

The event had as its theme, “Institutional Collaboration as a Tool for Counter-Terrorism and Crime.”

The commissioner said that Lagos security challenges could not be tackled by a single agency.

“Security is too big for one agency alone, stronger partnerships between the police, intelligence services, paramilitary units, and local authorities are needed to ensure comprehensive protection for the city’s residents, ” he said.

Jimoh revealed that upon assumption of office, he restructured and modernised the command.

“One of my major innovations is the creation of the “Eko-Strike Force” designed to respond rapidly to high-risk incidents while allowing regular police officers to focus on routine community policing.

“It’s currently composed of over 100 personnel and multiple patrol vehicles, will expand to cover every local government area, ” he said.

He announced the creation of municipal courts to support local law enforcement by facilitating faster handling of minor offences, reducing congestion in conventional courts, and improving access to justice.

The police chief said that he had established the ‘Data-Force’, a revamped crime intelligence unit that served as the analytical backbone for State Criminal Intelligent Department.

“The unit collects, analyses, and shares critical intelligence, enabling timely interventions and increasing crime resolution rates.

“Crime resolution depends on intelligence, once we have the right information, we can remove criminals from society, ” he said.

Jimoh highlighted major arrests and law enforcement successes during his tenure, including the capture of a long-sought robbery suspect who had evaded authorities for over 20 years and the recovery of nine AK-47 rifles from him.

The commissioner also emphasised the importance of tailoring policing strategies to the social and cultural contexts of communities.

He noted that effective law enforcement required understanding local norms and behaviours, as uniform strategies did not work in every region.

Jimoh reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, enhancing operational capacity, and strengthening collaboration among all security stakeholders.

“We will continue to improve our response capabilities to ensure Lagos remains safe for everyone who lives and works here,” he said.

He expressed gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, and the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for their unwavering support.