Lagos Police are transforming citizen relations through community engagement, transparency, and youth-focused initiatives under CP Jimoh.
Eko Hot News reports that the Lagos State Police Command is actively reshaping policing in the state, emphasising community partnership, empathy, and professionalism. Commissioner of Police Olohundare Moshood Jimoh has made citizen-centred policing a priority, ensuring that officers not only enforce the law but also listen and respond to residents’ concerns.
Since taking office, CP Jimoh has championed accessibility and inclusion. In October 2025, he convened a major stakeholders’ forum that brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society groups, and security agencies. The forum strengthened cooperation at the grassroots, positioning the police as partners rather than distant enforcers.
During a working visit to the Area E Command in Festac, the Commissioner praised officers for embracing reforms and reinforced the importance of institutionalising community policing principles. His visible leadership, Eko Hot News observes, has helped build confidence both within the force and among residents.
A key highlight of the year was the Lagos State Youth Police Dialogue, held from November 4 to 13 across the five IBILE divisions: Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, and Epe. Young Lagosians engaged directly with the police, discussing issues such as extortion, hostel raids, phone harassment, and unlawful detention. CP Jimoh personally attended the sessions, listening attentively and committing to reforms, including free bail and the protection of citizens’ privacy. He even shared his personal phone number for reporting misconduct, symbolising accountability and openness.
The dialogue also led to the proposal for a Nigerian Police Youth Advisory Council, aimed at integrating youth perspectives into policing strategies. CP Jimoh welcomed the initiative, marking a shift toward active youth participation in public safety.
Internal reforms have also been accelerated. Citizen complaints, which once took weeks to resolve, are now handled faster, and petition systems have been simplified. Officers are undergoing retraining on conflict mediation, customer service, and statement-taking, making the police more approachable and responsive.
These efforts have attracted recognition from both the Lagos State House of Assembly and federal authorities. Lawmakers praised improved community participation and coordination, while Inspector-General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun commended infrastructural development, including the newly completed conference hall at Ikeja Police Headquarters, which serves as a hub for training, intelligence, and community engagement.
Eko Hot News reports that the cumulative effect of these reforms is tangible. Community-driven policing is no longer a slogan but a daily reality. Bridges of trust are replacing walls of suspicion, and citizens are responding with renewed confidence in law enforcement.
Under CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, Lagos is setting a benchmark for people-oriented, accountable, and progressive policing—a model other states could emulate. The clear message: public safety thrives where trust exists, and in Lagos, that trust is steadily growing.
