BY Oluwatoyin Abdul
The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2 headquarters, Lagos, AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, on 8th July, 2026, received the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Lagos, Rear Admiral AA Mustapha who paid him a courtesy visit at the Zonal Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos.
The visit was aimed at strengthening the existing synergy and operational collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Navy, particularly in the areas of coastal and maritime security.
The Flag Officer Commanding, who was accompanied by other senior naval officers, expressed a heartfelt appreciation for the warm reception accorded to him and his entourage upon their arrival at the Zonal Headquarters.
Speaking during the visit, Rear Admiral AA Mustapha underscored the strategic importance of the maritime sector to Nigeria’s economic growth and national development. He emphasized the need for sustained collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Navy, especially in intelligence sharing, maritime security and joint operational engagements.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Western Naval Command to strengthening its existing partnership with the Zone 2 headquarters and the Nigeria Police Force towards enhancing national security and ensuring a safer environment for all.
In his response, AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh expressed appreciation to the Flag Officer Commanding and his delegation for the visit, describing it as a demonstration of a cordial relationship and shared commitment among sister security agencies. AIG Jimoh noted that the Zonal headquarters has continued to enjoy a productive working relationship with the Western Naval Command and the Nigerian Navy over the years.
The AIG commended the Nigerian Navy for its professionalism and remarkable contributions to national security, describing the Nigerian Navy as the best in Africa. He stressed the importance of sustained inter agency cooperation in addressing contemporary security challenges and assured the delegation of the Zonal Headquarters’ commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Nigerian Navy in safeguarding lives and property across Lagos and Ogun States.
The visit also provided an opportunity for senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Navy to engage in fruitful discussions on issues of mutual interest, including intelligence sharing, operational coordination, maritime security and other matters relating to national security.
The Zone 2 Headquarters remains committed to fostering strategic partnership with sister security agencies and other critical stakeholders in the collective effort to combat crime, maintain law and order, and sustain the prevailing peace and security across Lagos and Ogun States.
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