By Tricia Ikem
The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, has released a comprehensive four-month operational scorecard, showcasing achievements recorded under the leadership of Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Simeon Akpanudom, since his assumption of office on March 30, 2026.
The report, contained in a statement issued by the command, highlighted significant progress in infrastructure development, personnel welfare, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, investigations, and major crime-fighting operations carried out within the review period.
According to AIG Akpanudom, the command remains committed to combating crime, protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, safeguarding legitimate businesses, and ensuring that criminal elements are prosecuted in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He explained that immediately after assuming office, the command embarked on strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening investigative capacity through intensive training, infrastructure upgrades, and enhanced collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
The police chief noted that the reforms were designed to improve service delivery, boost public confidence in law enforcement, and deepen trust between the police and members of the public.
As part of ongoing infrastructure renewal efforts, the FCID Annex has commenced several legacy projects, including the construction of a new sentry slab, installation of a photo stand, deployment of a solar-powered lighting system, erection of office signage, and renovation of detention facilities within the command.
The command also prioritised personnel welfare by granting officers leave and permission to attend to pressing family matters, while encouraging regular medical examinations and utilization of available healthcare services at the Police Medical Centre in Falomo and the clinic within the Annex.
In the area of professional development, AIG Akpanudom disclosed that the command has sustained regular in-house training programmes through weekly leadership meetings, lectures on investigative principles, human rights compliance, and ethical conduct in policing.
A major milestone recorded during the period was the training of 30 detectives on Crypto Tracing Analysis and Investigation in partnership with the United States Diplomatic Security Service, Regional Security Office, Internal Revenue Service, and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos.
Additionally, six officers benefited from a Lagos State Security Trust Fund programme focused on enhancing professional capacity, ethical standards, and inter-agency collaboration, while several other personnel have been nominated for specialised courses approved by the Inspector-General of Police.
The command also intensified stakeholder engagement through a series of high-level visits and consultations. These included meetings with traditional rulers, the Chief Judge of Lagos State, officials of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, and correctional authorities in Zone A.
Further engagements were held with the Comptroller of Immigration, Lagos State Command, while the command also participated in the Nigerian Army Women Command Quarterly Workshop held at the Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration.
The FCID Annex equally hosted several distinguished visitors, including the Consul General of Lebanon, Mansur Chaya, NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Dr. Martins Iluyomade, representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association, student bodies, and various socio-cultural organisations.
On investigative activities, the command reported receiving a total of 1,762 petitions and complaint letters during the four-month period. Of this number, 18 petitions were referred to state police commands for action, 19 were forwarded for comments by sectional heads, while 1,725 were assigned for investigation and reporting.
The report further revealed that 56 cases had been successfully concluded and processed before various courts, while numerous others remain at different stages of investigation, legal vetting, and prosecution review.
In the area of transnational crime, the INTERPOL Unit attached to the command recorded notable successes, rescuing 45 victims from human traffickers. The unit also arrested four suspected human traffickers, apprehended four individuals on international watchlists and Red Notices, secured the return of two suspects arrested abroad, and facilitated the repatriation of three persons.
Among the major breakthroughs highlighted by the command were successful operations involving the protection of telecommunications infrastructure, recovery of illegal firearms, disruption of product counterfeiting syndicates, and investigations into cases of obtaining money by false pretence.
The FCID Annex reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, due process, accountability,and the protection of lives and property, pledging to sustain the momentum in tackling emerging criminal threats while strengthening public trust in law enforcement institutions.
