The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olorundare Moshood Jimoh, has announced plans to set up police desks in all state-owned hospitals and tertiary institutions. The initiative aims to reduce delays in attending to accident and gunshot victims caused by procedural requirements and enhance overall campus security.
CP Jimoh made the announcement at the maiden Lagos Campus Security and Safety Summit 1.0, themed “Strengthening Strategic Security Operations Towards Curbing Security Threats and Social Vices on Campus,” held at Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja. The event was organized by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Students’ Union Affairs – Tertiary Education.
Speaking at the summit, Jimoh said, “We plan to deploy police officers in every state hospital so that victims of accidents or violence receive immediate attention without bureaucratic delays. We also aim to collaborate with the Commissioner for Tertiary Education to establish police desks in tertiary institutions.”
He highlighted campus security as a growing concern, citing challenges such as physical attacks, armed robbery, drug abuse, cybercrime, phishing scams, student unrest, and sexual harassment. He emphasized that proactive measures, including behavioural and security screening during post-UTME admissions, can help reduce violence and substance abuse among students.
Jimoh also encouraged tertiary institutions to improve lighting and incorporate security-conscious designs in campus infrastructure to enhance safety.
The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hon. Tolani Sule, stressed that campus security is a shared responsibility, noting that threats have evolved from cultism and violent behaviour to cybercrime and drug networks.
Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), called for campus security to be treated as a “strategic national priority” rather than just an administrative function. He noted that threats on campuses often mirror risks in society, including organized criminal activity, cyber-enabled crimes, and sexual misconduct.
Ogunsan urged institutions to adopt a proactive, intelligence-driven approach to security that emphasizes prevention, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.
