Lagos LG Election: CP Jimoh Declares Battle-Readiness, Assures Peaceful Poll

By Raheem Ibrahim

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Moshood Jimoh, has declared that his officers are battle-ready to ensure a peaceful and successful local government election across the state.

Speaking with journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja, CP Jimoh revealed, “We have been meeting for several days with the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), and we have fine-tuned all arrangements to ensure peaceful, free, and fair elections throughout the 20 local government areas and 37 LCDAs.”

“As I speak, the operation order has been finalized, and our deployment plans are in place. Additionally, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has approved supplementary deployments to Lagos from contiguous states—running into thousands. These deployments include essential anti-riot equipment,” he added.

CP Jimoh noted that while the command already possesses adequate tools, the IGP’s support enhances operational capacity. “We’ve also brought other security and safety agencies on board. We’ve had several inter-agency meetings, and we’ve mapped out all critical areas for coverage.”

He assured that all threat assessments have been conducted, and identified flashpoints are under close watch. The Marine Police have been mobilized to patrol both urban and rural waterline areas.

“With over six million registered voters in Lagos, we encourage all eligible residents to come out and vote massively for the candidates of their choice,” he said.

The security strategy, according to him, is divided into three phases: pre-election, election day, and post-election security arrangements. “Problems can arise before, during, or after the elections, and we are ready for all scenarios,” he emphasized.

The CP stated that all 15 political parties participating in the election are already campaigning, and the police have engaged their leadership to promote peaceful conduct.

On logistics, he noted that a restriction of movement may be imposed in certain areas on election day. “Our control room will be fully operational at the command headquarters, with the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations coordinating real-time responses with military and agency representatives.”

He concluded by affirming the command’s collaboration with LASIEC to ensure security before, during, and after the election. “We are on the same page. Our goal is a safe, peaceful, and credible local government election across Lagos State,” he said.