Lagos

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State.

This decision, announced on Monday, comes as tension continues to rise in the Lagos State House of Assembly.

CP Jimoh, who was previously the Commissioner of Police at the Ports Authority, Eastern Ports, will replace Ishola Olanrewaju Olawale as Lagos State’s top police officer.

The change in police leadership comes just hours after heavily armed operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police stormed the Lagos Assembly complex.

Leading reporters reports that security forces sealed off the offices of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Clerk of the House.

In response, the Lagos Assembly convened and passed a vote of confidence in Speaker Mojisola Meranda, after which they suspended the plenary indefinitely.

The crisis follows the recent impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa, who was outside the country when he was removed from office, has since challenged his impeachment in court, arguing that it was unlawful.

It is believed that the transfer of the Lagos Police Commissioner may be connected to the ongoing crisis, as the state government attempt to restore order.

According to a statement from the PSC, CP Jimoh brings a wealth of experience to his new role. A native of Kwara State, he previously served as the Force Public Relations Officer and later held key positions such as Deputy Commissioner at the Airport Police, Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Administration, and Deputy Commissioner of General Investigation.

A 55-year-old woman, identified only as Ifeoma, reportedly died shortly after collapsing while sharing a testimony at the Ministry Church in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State.

Leading reporters learnt that the incident, which occurred around 8:48 am during Sunday service on September 8, 2024, ultimately led to her death a few minutes later.

The spokesperson for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to PUNCH Online on Wednesday.

The 55-year-old woman had allegedly gone to the front of the church, singing songs of gratitude as she prepared to give her testimony when she suddenly collapsed.

Hundeyin said that the 55-year-old was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.

He stated, “The Zonal accountant of the church in Ejigbo came to the station and reported that during testimony hour in the church, while the service was on, Ifeoma came out singing songs to give her testimony when she suddenly slumped.

“She was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital but was referred to the General Hospital in Isolo, where she was confirmed dead.

“Based on the report, detectives were detailed to visit the hospital with the complainant. On getting there, they were told that the husband and family of the deceased had taken the corpse to Anambra State, where she came from for burial.”