The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the redeployment of Jimoh Moshood as the new Lagos State Commissioner of Police.

In a statement on Monday, the force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said his redeployment was aimed at bolstering internal security and enhancing operational effectiveness in the state.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D., NPM., has redeployed CP Jimoh Moshood as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State,” the statement stated.

According to the statement, the new Lagos police commissioner previously served in key positions, including CP Communications Ops, Force Headquarters, Force Public Relations Officer, and CP Eastern Port, Rivers State.

“His extensive background in communications, administration and public relations, combined with his operational expertise, uniquely qualifies him to head the Lagos State Police Command.

“CP Moshood’s appointment is expected to strengthen coordination among units, enhance community engagement, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism in Lagos State,” the statement said.

Mr Egbetokun charged Mr Moshood to uphold the rule of law and maintain operational excellence.

The appointment comes just hours after men of the State Security Service failed in their mission to stop members of the state assembly from carrying out their lawful activities of the day.

The security operatives invaded the assembly premises and sealed the offices of the speaker, Mojisola Meranda, her deputy, Fatai Mojeed, and the clerk of the assembly while also barricading the assembly chamber.

However, the lawmakers mobilised and chased the operatives out of the assembly premises before the plenary began, and a vote of confidence was passed in Ms Meranda.