Author lauds Egbetokun for strategic deployment, improved security in Lagos

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has been commended for enhancing operational efficiency, leadership effectiveness, and strategic delegation within the Nigeria Police Force.

The commendation was delivered during a book presentation at the Lagos State Police Command, organised to mark the first anniversary of CP Moshood Jimoh as Commissioner of Police in Lagos State.

The book, “CP Jimoh: The Art of Policing Lagos,” co-authored by Adebisi Adams and Shukurat Ibrahim—both Fellows of the PRNigeria Communications Fellowship—examines modern policing practices in Nigeria. 

Structured across eight chapters, the publication addresses strategic leadership, interagency collaboration, intelligence-led operations, personnel welfare, crisis communication, and community engagement.

According to the authors, the 203-page book is the outcome of an independent, research-driven evaluation of Nigeria’s security architecture following their fellowship training at the PRNigeria Centre. Lagos State was selected as the case study due to its complex security environment and strategic national significance.

Speaking at the event, co-author Adebisi Adams said the findings highlighted the IGP’s deliberate approach to deploying Commissioners of Police to critical states, complemented by regular frontline tours to motivate officers.

“We were not surprised by the strategic deployment of Commissioners of Police to key states by IGP Egbetokun,” Adams said. “Beyond these deployments, the IGP has consistently toured various commands to boost morale and strengthen operational effectiveness.”

The authors clarified that the book was produced without direct interviews with senior police officials. Instead, it relied on content analysis, social media monitoring, public records, and verified feedback channels to assess the performance of the Lagos Command under CP Jimoh.

“This was an entirely independent academic and professional effort,” Adams added. “Our analysis was objective, and we are grateful to the management of Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria, for the mentorship that supported this project.”

In his remarks, CP Jimoh expressed appreciation for the recognition, attributing the Command’s achievements to the guidance and support of the Inspector-General of Police.

Reflecting on his first year in office, he highlighted key milestones, including intelligence-driven operations that dismantled criminal networks through proactive data gathering, strengthened collaboration with sister security agencies, and improved community engagement through grassroots dialogue and transparency.

“Without the inspirational support and guidance of IGP Egbetokun, we could not have achieved this much,” CP Jimoh said. “We remain committed to doing even more to safeguard the lives and property of all Lagosians.”