Residents of Ikorodu may soon experience improved security following the inauguration of Command Sweepers Squad by the CP Tijani Fatai-led Lagos State Police Command. The new intervention unit is a special tactical security outfit aimed at tackling rising criminal activities across the axis. The security outfit is created in response to growing concerns and complaints by residents over insecurity, violent crimes and activities of criminal gangs in parts of Ikorodu and adjoining communities. Communicating the development on Monday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP. Abimbola Adebisi stated that the Command Sweepers Squad, was inaugurated under the leadership of the Commissioner…
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Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force, in a joint operation involving the Special Protection Unit, SPU, and Divisional Police detectives, have uncovered a major drug trafficking network in Lagos. The sting operation led to the seizure of hundreds of bags of suspected Canadian Loud worth billions of naira. The SPU team received the intelligence and collaborated with the Zone 2 Headquarters. The operation was coordinated with technical expertise and guidance from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Olohundare Jimoh. The raid took place in an apartment inside…
Lagos residents have recorded major gains in access to justice as the Lagos State Ministry of Justice resolved thousands of disputes, recovered billions for citizens, and expanded legal support services under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ Agenda. Speaking at the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing, marking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s third year in office, which was held at the Baguda Kaltho Press Centre on the 21st of May, 2026, the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, disclosed that the Lagos State Ministry of Justice has intensified protection for vulnerable residents, handling over 20,000 domestic and sexual violence cases while…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have clamped down on car-snatching syndicate which specialises in theft and robbery. Two notorious members of a car-snatching syndicate were arrested while operatives recovered five (5) suspected stolen vehicles. Information from the command attributed the success to a painstaking intelligence-led investigation supported by the deployment of technical and tactical intelligence. Recoveries from car-snatching syndicate Security sources revealed that the stolen Toyota Camry 2008 model was recovered at the point of re-registration, leading to the unravelling and subsequent arrest of a criminal syndicate involved in vehicle theft. Findings also revealed that the car-snatching syndicate operates within Lagos…
The Lagos State Judiciary has dismissed allegations that genuine sureties were being denied access to the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, clarifying that recent measures introduced at the court were aimed at curbing the activities of unlicensed individuals and safeguarding the integrity of judicial proceeding. The Chief Registrar of the Lagos State Judiciary, Mr. Tajudeen Elias, made the clarification in response to a report published by P.M. Express on May 18, 2026, titled “Sureties Cry Out to CJ Alogba Over Ban from Accessing Igbosere Magistrate’s Court.” According to Elias, the publication created what he described as a misleading impression regarding access to…
The Lagos State Judiciary has announced the death of Justice Josephine Oyefeso, who died on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 65. In a statement released, the judiciary described her demise as a painful loss, noting that Justice Josephine Efunkumbi Oyefeso served with “exceptional dedication, integrity and unwavering commitment to the administration of justice.” According to the information communicated on Thursday, noted that throughout her career on the bench, she was widely regarded for her diligence, fairness and deep sense of responsibility in adjudicating cases, contributing significantly to the development of the legal system in Lagos State. The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, succeeding Professor Ishaq Oloyede whose second and final tenure will expire on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Segun Aina’s profile According to the statement, Aina is an accomplished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in examination administration, digital infrastructure, and institutional reform within the public sector. The new JAMB registrar holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in…
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, with support from the British Council, successfully hosted the “EcoScriber Capacity-Building Programme for University Administrators programme”. The programme is a landmark sustainable campus initiative aimed at creating green carbon-neutral, and paperless workflow in higher education institutions in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs. The programme, organised by the Institute for Oil, Gas, Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development, OGEES Institute at ABUAD and held at the university’s Senate Chambers brought together university administrators, sustainability professionals, information and communication technology, ICT experts, student innovators, digital media practitioners and participants from other higher education institutions.…
The Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Council has named Assistant Inspector-General of Police Olohundare Moshood Jimoh its Crime Fighter of the Year, crowning a remarkable run of back-to-back national recognition for the Zone 2 Command boss whose intelligence-driven approach has reshaped security operations across Lagos and Ogun states. The award was presented at the council’s annual Press Week in Abuja, attended by NUJ President Comrade Alhassan Yahaya Abdul and immediate past President, Chris Isiguzo. It follows AIG Jimoh’s 2025 Security Officer of the Year honour at the Security and Emergency Management Awards earlier this year, cementing…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress, APC gubernatorial primaries after consultations, citing the need to preserve peace, unity, and stability in the State. In a statement on Wednesday, Governor Fubara pledged support for the party’s eventual candidate and thanked his supporters, the APC leadership, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for their encouragement and support. According to the Governor, his decision was an act of sacrifice and conviction, not fear or weakness, emphasising that the collective interest of Rivers State is more important than personal ambition. Governor Fubara urged party members and supporters to…