By DEBORAH AKPEDE

The Police Zone 2 Command, has said that no amount of pressure or misinformation would stop it from carrying out its constitutional duties.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, said this on Wednesday in Lagos, when receiving the Most Outstanding Anti-Crime Police Chief in West and Central Africa for 2025 award.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the award was presented to Jimoh by the Africa Security Watch.

The AIG dedicated the award to officers and personnel who served under his leadership during his tenure as Commissioner of Police in Lagos State.

“Nothing will stop us from enforcing the law.

“The law of the land must be enforced, whether you are rich or poor, known or unknown, a police officer or a civilian. Everyone is subject to the same law,” he said.

Jimoh said that allegations against police officers should be addressed through lawful channels, adding that matters already before the courts should be allowed to follow due judicial process.

According to him, petitions against him had been responded to by the appropriate authorities, including the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Service Commission, while related court cases were ongoing.

The AIG attributed the successes recorded during his tenure in Lagos to teamwork, effective supervision, support from the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, collaboration with the Lagos State Government and cooperation from residents.

He recalled that his administration established the Eko Strike Force to complement existing tactical units, expanded operational coverage and adopted intelligence-led policing strategies that helped reduce crime across the state.

Jimoh also highlighted the peaceful conduct of the local government elections in Lagos under his watch, noting that there were no major incidents of electoral violence or ballot box snatching.

He pledged that the Zone 2 Command would continue to strengthen crime prevention strategies and improve policing across Lagos and Ogun states.

“We will continue to improve in our operations and crime prevention efforts. We have no choice but to move forward in ensuring the safety and security of our people,” he said.

Earlier, the International Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Security Watch, Mr Patrick Agbambu, commended Jimoh for his outstanding contributions to policing, professionalism and commitment to crime prevention, urging him not to relent in the discharge of his duties.

He said that the Africa Security Watch Award was established to recognise excellence among security personnel and encourage improved service delivery across the continent.

According to him, the annual conference and awards, which began in Nigeria in 2004 and now holding its 19th edition, has grown into a continental platform for promoting African-led solutions to security challenges.

Agbambu said Africa could not effectively tackle insecurity without addressing its root causes, including unemployment, poverty, hunger and underdevelopment.

“If we do not deal with the factors that produce crime, no matter how hard security agencies fight, crime will continue,” he said.

The Africa Security Watch International coordinator described Jimoh as a disciplined and resilient officer whose commitment to community policing and crime prevention had earned him widespread recognition.

Agbambu urged younger officers to emulate his dedication and professionalism. (NAN)

•PHOTO: Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh receiving the award from the International Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Security Watch, Mr Patrick Agbambu at the command headquarters, Lagos on Wednesday