Civil Rights Group Backs AIG Jimoh, Demands Justice for Sheriff Salami and Prince Akinloye Murder Cases
A civil rights advocacy group has reaffirmed its call for justice in the murders of Mr. Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye of Ajiran Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, while expressing support for Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Olohundare Jimoh over his handling of the investigations.
A civil rights advocacy group has urged the public to allow the judicial process to take its course in the ongoing prosecution of suspects linked to the killings of Mr. Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye in Ajiran Community, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The group, in a statement, said it paid a solidarity visit to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Olohundare Jimoh, who now heads the Zone 2 Police Command covering Lagos and Ogun states, following what it described as a sustained campaign of misinformation allegedly targeted at the senior police officer over his role in investigating the cases while serving as the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State.
According to the group, Sheriff Ishola Salami was killed on April 18, 2023, while Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye, the first son of the Ojomu of Ajiranland, was murdered on August 26, 2024.
The activists stated that AIG Jimoh assumed office as Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, on February 18, 2025, and subsequently approved an investigation into a petition submitted by Olarotimi Williams Chambers seeking the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the killings.
They alleged that the investigation led to the arrest of two suspects, who reportedly made confessional statements detailing how the murders were carried out and identifying the alleged sponsor of the crimes.
The group further claimed that the statements prompted the police to declare Lagos businessman Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, also known as Ahmed Ajiran or Hamed Tajudeen, wanted in connection with the killings.
According to the statement, attempts were allegedly made by interested parties to influence the investigation and halt the prosecution. However, the activists commended the police for refusing to compromise the case, adding that the suspect was eventually arrested in the Benin Republic.
The group noted that the matter is currently before a competent court and, therefore, declined to comment on the merits of the case, stressing that it remains sub judice.
It, however, expressed confidence that the judicial process would ensure justice for the victims and their families.
The activists also described AIG Jimoh as a committed police officer who demonstrated professionalism and integrity during his tenure as Lagos State Commissioner of Police.
They urged members of the public to disregard what they described as misinformation and propaganda surrounding the case and allow the courts to determine the issues based on the evidence presented.
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