AIG Jimoh vows to change taskforce personnel if found guilty of rights abuse

The newly promoted Assistant Inspector General of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, who is currently manning the Lagos State Police Command until he is given new posting, has warned that he will not hesitate to dissolve the Lagos State Taskforce if any of its personnel is found guilty of violating human rights.

Jimoh issued the warning on Saturday at the command headquarters in Ikeja.

The AIG spoke in response to a viral video involving the arrest of a traffic offender, saying the conduct of policemen who carried out the arrest followed rules, insisting that there was no evidence of abuse or dehumanisation in the incident.

He said the individual arrested for driving against traffic was treated in line with the law and due process.

Jimoh explained that the suspect was taken before a mobile court, where the charges were read and bail was granted.

However, the individual was later remanded after failing to meet the bail conditions.

According to him, the task force is legally empowered to enforce environmental and sanitation laws across Lagos State, noting that its activities are essential to maintaining order in a densely populated city.

“I will not hesitate to dissolve the task force and bring in a new set of personnel if there is clear evidence of human rights violations as no officer is indispensable,” he said.

Jimoh also acknowledged the role of social media and the media in bringing such incidents to public attention, describing it as part of the responsibility of citizens to hold institutions accountable.

However, he cautioned against spreading misinformation that could undermine public trust.

Calling on residents to remain law-abiding, the police boss urged members of the public to report any misconduct to the police, assuring that all complaints would be thoroughly investigated.