NUJ honours AIG Moshood Jimoh as Crime Fighter of the Year

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has honoured the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Moshood Olohundare Jimoh, with the Crime Fighter of the Year award for his intelligence-led policing strategy and contributions to crime reduction in Lagos and Ogun states.

The award was presented during the NUJ FCT Council Annual Press Week held in Abuja and attended by the NUJ President, Alhassan Yahaya Abdul, as well as the immediate past president, Chris Isiguzo.

The recognition came months after AIG Jimoh was named the 2025 Security Officer of the Year at the Security and Emergency Management Awards (SAEMA), further highlighting growing commendation for his policing model built around intelligence gathering, surveillance operations and rapid-response interventions.

Jimoh, who previously served as Commissioner of Police in Lagos State before his elevation to oversee Lagos and Ogun states as AIG, was praised for leading operations targeting violent crimes and strengthening community-based policing across the South-West region.

Speaking on behalf of award recipients, the senior police officer described journalists as important partners in nation-building, security management and public accountability.

“The media remains the mirror that reflects our activities. Journalists are not enemies when they publish critical reports. Constructive criticism often serves as a wake-up call for institutions and public officers,” he said.

Jimoh, who also served as Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT and later as Force Public Relations Officer, noted that his long-standing relationship with the NUJ FCT Council helped shape his career in policing and public communication.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to intelligence-driven, community-oriented and people-centred policing.

The AIG also commended the NUJ FCT Council for its professionalism and support for the police, stressing that the force would continue to rely on the media as a vital bridge between law enforcement agencies and the public in promoting trust and effective policing.