The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed viral reports alleging an impending cult-related clash in parts of Lagos, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday, Police Public Relations Officer Abimbola Adebisi said the command had already taken proactive measures to prevent any breakdown of law and order in the…
The Lagos State Police Command has reaffirmed its dedication to protecting lives and property after a swift, intelligence-driven response to a security threat targeting prominent private schools in Ikeja. On Tuesday, 21st January 2026, the Human Resources Manager and Chief Security Officer of the schools reported receiving distressing WhatsApp messages from the same unknown number….
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, led the launch of a new police patrol boat on January 21, 2026, at the Command’s Marine Office in Ikoyi. The event was attended by the Deputy Commissioner of Operations and Area Commanders, highlighting the command’s commitment to strengthening maritime security in Lagos. The patrol boat,…
The Lagos State Police Command has officially invited Pastor Chris Okafor, Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, to report to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, in connection with allegations of multiple rape, other sexual offences, and conduct likely to breach public peace. Pastor Okafor is expected to appear tomorrow, Monday,…
The Lagos State Police Command has deployed 5,000 traffic officers as part of comprehensive security measures to ensure smooth and safe Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this on Monday evening while briefing journalists on the command’s security arrangements for the yuletide season. According to him,…
The National Economic Council (NEC) committee on the renovation of security agencies’ training institutions has commenced its nationwide assessment with a visit to the Police College in Ikeja, Lagos. The delegation, led by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, who chairs the committee, visited the college on Tuesday to inspect its facilities. Other members of the…
The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents and motorists of their safety, dismissing rumours of a planned disruption on the Third Mainland Bridge by some youths. In a statement on Monday, October 27, 2025, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the police were aware of messages circulating about an alleged plan to cause…
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the commencement of full enforcement of the law regulating vehicle-tinted glass, effective Thursday, October 2, 2025. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the command said the operation is in accordance with existing laws and the directives of the Inspector-General of Police,…
The Lagos State Police Command has distanced the Police personnel of the command from insinuations linking it to party politics and political issues in Lagos State. (2) The allegations by a section of a political party of the police personnel supporting one political party against the other are completely false, misleading, and a disservice to…
A clash between groups of hoodlums and miscreants broke out in the early hours of today at Balogun Market in Lagos. According to a statement from the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, the altercation led to the fatal stabbing of Sodiq Ibrahim, a native of Kogi State, by Ebuka Adindu from Abia…
