An Independent Civil Analysis on Public Allegations, the Mohbad Investigation, the Ajiran Murder Case, and the Circulation of a Purported “Wanted” Poster
Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh has built a distinguished career in the Nigeria Police Force, serving in various operational, investigative, and administrative capacities across Nigeria. His career spans several strategic postings in Katsina, Cross River, Anambra, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Oyo, Gombe, Rivers, and Lagos States.
Over the years, he has held key appointments including Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Central Police Station, Abuja; Force Public Relations Officer; Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Airport Police Command; Deputy Commissioner of Police (Finance and Administration), Oyo State Police Command; Deputy Commissioner of Police, General Investigation, FCID Annex, Gombe; Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police, Eastern Ports, Port Harcourt; and subsequently Assistant Inspector-General of Police.
He has also undergone extensive professional training both within Nigeria and internationally, equipping him with broad expertise in criminal investigations, police administration, public relations, and law enforcement operations. Throughout his years of service, he has earned recognition among colleagues and many members of the public for professionalism, discipline, integrity, and commitment to duty.
The Timeline Speaks for Itself
Public records establish that the late Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, died on 12 September 2023.
AIG Moshood Jimoh officially assumed office as the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, on 18 February 2025, approximately seventeen months after Mohbad’s death.
This chronology is significant because the investigation into Mohbad’s death had already commenced long before his appointment and continued throughout 2024 under the appropriate police formations. By the time he assumed office in Lagos State, the investigation had progressed through the Lagos State Police Command and subsequently the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja.
Based on this publicly available timeline, there is no publicly verified record demonstrating that AIG Moshood Jimoh supervised or directed the original investigation into Mohbad’s death. Consequently, any allegation linking him to decisions made during that investigation should be assessed against documented facts, official records, and credible evidence.
Public Allegations and the Principle of Due Process
In recent months, AIG Moshood Jimoh has been the subject of widespread public criticism and allegations on social media concerning both the Mohbad investigation and the Ajiran murder case.
These discussions have generated significant public interest and online debate. However, in every constitutional democracy governed by the rule of law, allegations regardless of how widely circulated do not constitute proof. Public officials, like every other citizen, are entitled to fairness, due process, and an objective assessment of claims based on evidence rather than speculation, assumptions, or social media narratives.
The Ajiran Murder Case
The Ajiran murder case has also attracted widespread public attention. Publicly available information indicates that AIG Moshood Jimoh played a significant role in the investigation and has publicly maintained that the investigation was conducted professionally, impartially, and based on available evidence.
The matter is presently before a competent court of law, where the facts will ultimately be determined through due judicial process. As with every criminal proceeding, the responsibility for determining guilt or innocence lies exclusively with the judiciary not with social media commentary or public opinion.
Social Media Misinformation and the Circulation of a Purported “Wanted” Poster
A further issue of concern is the circulation on social media of a purported Nigeria Police “Wanted” poster bearing the name and photograph of AIG Moshood Jimoh.
The image has been circulated online, including by a social media account identified as @ePianoh (associated with the phrase “NTA Refix – Remix”), attracting considerable public engagement.
If the image is not an authentic Nigeria Police publication but was instead fabricated, manipulated, or presented in a manner capable of misleading the public, such conduct raises serious legal, ethical, and public-interest concerns. Official police publications carry significant authority, and any misuse of their appearance has the potential to misinform members of the public, damage individual reputations, and undermine confidence in law enforcement institutions.
The publication or dissemination of manipulated materials purporting to be official government or police documents may have legal consequences under applicable Nigerian laws, depending on the facts established through any competent investigation.
From a civil analysis perspective, it is in the public interest that the authenticity, origin, and circumstances surrounding the circulation of the purported “Wanted” poster be properly established. Where a complaint is made, the relevant authorities may examine whether the publication originated from an authentic source or whether it was fabricated or materially altered before being circulated online.
Regardless of the outcome of any such inquiry, every social media user, digital publisher, and content creator bears a responsibility to exercise reasonable care before publishing or amplifying materials that purport to be official government documents. Freedom of expression is a constitutional right, but it carries corresponding responsibilities, particularly where publications may affect the reputation of identifiable individuals or diminish public confidence in public institutions.
Members of the public are therefore encouraged to verify information through official Nigeria Police Force communication channels before accepting or sharing publications presented as authentic police notices.
The Importance of Verifiable Facts
Public confidence in the administration of justice depends upon facts rather than speculation.
The official chronology remains clear:
- Mohbad died on 12 September 2023.
- AIG Moshood Jimoh assumed office as Commissioner of Police, Lagos State on 18 February 2025.
- The original investigation into Mohbad’s death had commenced and substantially progressed before his appointment.
These facts are matters of public record and should form the basis of any objective assessment.
On Allegations of Corruption
Questions have also been raised regarding AIG Moshood Jimoh’s integrity in relation to a complaint reportedly made by Happy A. Edema.
According to publicly available information, the complaint was assessed by the police and considered to be civil in nature, with the complainant advised to pursue civil remedies through the appropriate legal channels.
The existence of a complaint, in the absence of a judicial determination or disciplinary finding of wrongdoing, should not by itself be regarded as proof of corruption or misconduct. In every society governed by the rule of law, allegations must be distinguished from established facts.
Conclusion
Public confidence in law enforcement depends upon fairness, objectivity, accountability, and respect for due process.
While public officers are rightly subject to scrutiny and criticism, it is equally important that public commentary remains anchored in verifiable facts rather than assumptions, manipulated publications, or misinformation.
The available public record demonstrates that AIG Moshood Jimoh assumed office as Commissioner of Police, Lagos State long after the death of Mohbad and after the principal stages of the investigation had already commenced. Any assessment of his role should therefore be guided by documented facts, official records, and the rule of law rather than by unverified claims circulating on social media.
Similarly, the circulation of any purported official police document should be approached with caution until its authenticity is established through the appropriate authorities. Responsible public discourse requires verification, fairness, and respect for due process, ensuring that legitimate public debate does not become a vehicle for misinformation or reputational harm.
Ultimately, the administration of justice is best served when evidence not speculationbforms the basis of public judgment. This report therefore encourages all stakeholders, including the media, civil society organisations, digital content creators, and members of the public, to uphold the principles of accuracy, fairness, and responsible communication in matters of significant public interest.
