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NUJ FCT Set to Honour AIG Olohundare Jimoh With “Best Crime Fighter of the Year” Award in Abuja
By Odita Sunday
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has nominated former Lagos State Commissioner of Police, AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, for the prestigious “Best Crime Fighter of the Year Award” in recognition of his remarkable strides in combating crime and strengthening police-media relations while serving in Lagos.
The nomination, conveyed in an official letter signed by the Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Grace Ike, described the senior police officer as an outstanding crime fighter whose leadership transformed public safety and reinforced journalists’ confidence in security operations within Nigeria’s commercial capital.
The award presentation is scheduled to hold during the NUJ FCT 2026 Press Week on May 19 at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, under the theme: “2027 Election: Defending Democracy in the Era of Disinformation.”
Now elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Jimoh earned widespread commendation during his tenure as Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, where he spearheaded aggressive anti-crime strategies targeted at curbing violent crimes, kidnapping, cultism, armed robbery and traffic-related insecurity across the state.
Security stakeholders and residents particularly applauded his operational approach which combined intelligence-led policing, rapid tactical response and community engagement to dismantle criminal networks in several flashpoints across Lagos.
One of the major highlights of his stewardship was the strengthening of K9 tactical operations and surveillance architecture within the command, a move that significantly boosted crime detection and prevention efforts.
Under his leadership, the Lagos Command also intensified responses to harassment and attacks against journalists and media professionals, earning him goodwill from the press community and civil society organisations.
NUJ noted that his interventions created a safer atmosphere for journalists covering high-risk assignments and sensitive investigations.
Jimoh was also credited with deepening police-media collaboration through regular stakeholder engagements, strategic communication and timely dissemination of security information, measures that improved public trust and enhanced intelligence gathering.
Beyond crime fighting, the senior officer championed professionalism and discipline among personnel, while promoting community-oriented policing initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between residents and law enforcement agencies.
The NUJ, in the nomination letter, stated that the award was in recognition of his “unique blend of tactical brilliance and collaborative spirit,” adding that his contributions had positively impacted Nigeria’s media and security landscape.
His elevation to the rank of AIG is seen by many observers as a testament to his track record of operational excellence, leadership capacity and commitment to public safety.
The forthcoming recognition by the NUJ is expected to further spotlight the growing importance of synergy between security institutions and the media in safeguarding democracy, particularly ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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