….Pledges to Enhance Security in Lagos and Ogun States.

 
AIG Adegoke M. Fayoade has assumed duty as 32nd Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, comprising Lagos and Ogun States.

AIG Adegoke, who hails from Ila-Orangun in Osun State, took over from AIG Olatoye Durosinmi, who retired on August 19, 2024, with over three decades of meritorious service.

He is a seasoned police officer, strategist, and crime buster. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from the University of Lagos, a Diploma in Political Science, LLB (Hons) from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), and a Master Degree in Public Administration from the University of Lagos. Prior to his elevation, AIG Fayoade served as Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command.

The newly appointed Assistant Inspector General Of Police, has vowed to strengthen security efforts and build robust trust and relationship between the police and the public.

In his first address, the AIG expressed his commitment to tackling crime and improving the security landscape in the region. He thanked the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for assigning him the responsibility and overseeing security in two states. AIG Adegoke described his new role as a challenge to improve on the existing security structure in Lagos and Ogun States.

His words;

“I appreciate the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, for posting me to this Zone, I see it as a challenge to add quality to the security situation in both Lagos and Ogun States and improve on it. With the efforts of the Commissioners of Police in both states, we will ensure these areas remain crime-free,”.

He highlighted on the importance of collaboration with the public to reduce crime and build trust in the police force.

“Summarily, my coming here is to ensure that criminal activities are brought down in these areas. We will collaborate with the police and, most importantly, the public to build trust.

“We will be accountable to the public and make them feel secured with the presence of the police in their communities,” he added.

Speaking further, AIG Adegoke addressed the ongoing kidnapping cases in the zone, reassuring the public that efforts are being made to bring the culprits to justice.

“We haven’t rested and are still gathering intelligence on the unresolved kidnapping cases. Notwithstanding my promotion, we remain focused on these investigations,” he assured .

However, he added that the significant role of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in bridging the gap between the police and the public. He pledged to work closely with the PCRC to foster formidable relationship and improve policing efforts across the zone.

“The PCRC has been assisting the police in mobilizing public support and acting as a bridge between the police and the public. In Zone 2, I will work with the PCRC to ensure policing is elevated and the public is brought closer to the police to achieve better results,” he concluded

The recommencement of the new AIG is expected to bring peace and  renewed robustness to eradicate crime in Lagos and Ogun States, which engrossed with responsibility, commitment, public trust and security .

AIG Adegoke Fayoade requested utmost support and cooperation from the people of Lagos and Ogun States, promising accessibility, synergistic community-led.
inclusive public solution oriented,
intelligence- led and proactive policing.