The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory Council, has nominated former Lagos State Commissioner of Police and newly promoted Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Moshood Jimoh, for the prestigious “Best Crime Fighter of the Year” award in recognition of his contributions to crime fighting, public safety and protection of press freedom during his tenure in Lagos State.

The award is scheduled to be presented during the 2026 NUJ FCT Press Week opening ceremony slated for May 19 at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja.

In a nomination letter signed by the Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Grace Ike, the union said the honour was in recognition of AIG Jimoh’s “transformative leadership and strategic policing innovations” while serving as Commissioner of Police in Lagos State.

The council noted that the 2026 Press Week is themed: “2027 Election: Defending Democracy in the Era of Disinformation.”

According to the union, AIG Jimoh distinguished himself through intelligence-driven policing strategies that significantly enhanced public safety in Lagos, leading to notable successes in the fight against violent crimes, armed robbery, cultism, kidnapping, cybercrime and street violence.

The NUJ also commended the former Lagos police boss for modernising operational structures within the command through enhanced K9 deployment, improved surveillance coordination, rapid-response policing and data-driven crime prevention mechanisms.

The council further praised his swift intervention in cases involving harassment and intimidation of journalists, noting that the actions strengthened confidence among media practitioners operating in high-risk environments.

The letter read in part: “Under your exemplary leadership since assuming office as Lagos State Commissioner of Police, you transformed public safety through innovative strategies, including enhanced K9 operations, rapid response to media harassment cases, and data-driven crime reductions that safeguarded journalists in high-risk reporting while fostering stronger police-media partnerships.”

The union observed that AIG Jimoh’s tenure in Lagos was characterised by increased collaboration between the police and critical stakeholders, including journalists, civil society organisations, community leaders and private sector security networks.

According to the council, his leadership style promoted professionalism, accountability, intelligence sharing and proactive crime management, which contributed to improved public trust in law enforcement.

The NUJ added that the award was not only in recognition of tactical policing achievements but also an acknowledgment of his collaborative approach to security management and democratic engagement.

“This award celebrates your unique blend of tactical brilliance and collaborative spirit, distinguishing you as one of Nigeria’s foremost crime fighters whose efforts positively impacted both public security and media freedom,” the letter added.

The council invited AIG Jimoh to attend the opening ceremony where the award would be formally presented before journalists, public officials, security stakeholders and civil society leaders.

The nomination letter was jointly endorsed by Grace Ike and the Secretary of the council, Jide Oyekunle

By Queen Phillips

Former Lagos CP, AIG Jimoh, bags NUJ Crime fighter of the year award

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