AIG Simeon Akpanudom: The Gentleman Strategist And Crime Fighter Steering FCID Annex Alagbon Into A New Era – SIXT-MEDIA LANE
The recent appointment of AIG Simeon Udofia Akpanudom as Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, signals a deliberate shift by the Nigeria Police Force: placing tested, people-focused leaders at the helm of its most critical investigative formations.
Colleagues describe him as “an awesome gentleman and a dogged crime fighter.” Community leaders call him “accessible.” To his men, he is simply “a cop’s cop”, disciplined, thorough, and fair. It is this rare mix of operational steel and human empathy that AIG Akpanudom now brings to Alagbon, a command central to Nigeria’s fight against complex financial crimes, cyber fraud, homicide, and interstate criminal syndicates.
From the Streets to Strategy: A Career Built on Trust.
AIG Akpanudom’s rise through the ranks has been marked by a consistent theme: partnership with the people. As a divisional officer, area commander, and in previous CP-level postings, he ran what market associations in Lagos Mainland call an “open-door policy.” Petitioners, youth groups, and civil society actors point to his habit of explaining police procedure in plain language, acting on credible intelligence, and giving feedback after action.
“You cannot fight crime without the people,” he often tells officers during briefings, a mantra now echoing through the corridors of FCID Annex.
Under his leadership, the command is doubling down on intelligence-led investigation, inter-agency collaboration, and respect for human rights, with a stated goal of reducing case backlogs and ensuring diligent prosecution.
FCID Annex Alagbon: Why This Posting Matters!
Lagos is Nigeria’s economic and digital nerve centre. With that status comes the burden of sophisticated crime: advance fee fraud, crypto scams, identity theft, corporate espionage, and violent enterprises that span states. FCID Annex Alagbon is the Force’s forensic and investigative backbone for these cases. It is where petitions from banks, multinationals, embassies, and vulnerable citizens land for resolution.
AIG Akpanudom’s mandate, according to senior Force sources, is in threefold:
1. Restore speed and confidence in high-profile investigations without compromising due process.
2. Strengthen digital forensics and cybercrime response to match the evolution of criminal tactics.
3. Deepen public trust by ensuring transparency in bail, detention, and case updates within legal limits.
A Friend of the Press, An Ally of the People:
In an era where police-media relations can be tense, AIG Akpanudom stands out for viewing journalists as partners. He has consistently advocated for timely briefings, fact-based reporting, and joint public enlightenment against crimes like “one-chance,” online dating scams, and illegal racketeering. Editors who have interacted with him cite his willingness to clarify operational issues and correct misinformation before it spreads.
“The media helps us take the fight to criminals and to the court of public opinion,” he told a coalition of crime reporters during a courtesy visit last quarter. “If the people understand what we do and why, they will defend the Police.”
Voices From the Ground:
Stakeholders are optimistic. Chief Rasaq Adeyemi, Chairman of the Alagbon Community Policing Committee, said: “AIG Akpanudom listens first. He doesn’t talk down on people. When he promises action, he delivers. That’s why criminals don’t like him.”
A senior advocate with the Lagos Legal Aid Initiative added: “We’ve seen fewer complaints of prolonged detention without charge in formations he has led. He insists on case files moving. That’s what justice needs.”
The Road Ahead: Results, Reform, Reassurance:
The new AIG is inheriting active dockets and high public expectation. Sources within FCID Annex say he has already ordered an audit of pending cases, a refresher on the Administration of Criminal Justice Act for investigators, and a revamp of the exhibit management process to secure convictions.
His appeal to Lagosians is direct: “Give us credible information. Use official channels. Shun jungle justice. If any officer under me errs, report them.” The Force Public Complaints Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) remains open 24/7 via 0805 700 0001, 0805 700 0002, and WhatsApp 0805 700 0003.
Why Public Support Matters Now:
Policing is not a solo act. As IGP Rilwan Olatunji Disu and the Police Service Commission drive reforms, field commanders like AIG Akpanudom are the bridge between policy and street-level impact. With media support, community intelligence, and institutional backing, FCID Annex Alagbon can become the model for investigative excellence in Nigeria.
In AIG Simeon Udofia Akpanudom, Lagos has a gentleman officer with a crime fighter’s instincts, one who knows the badge is a trust, and that the real victory is when the people feel safe enough to sleep, trade, and create.
Amb Prince Sixtus Opara, Publisher / Media Consultant, Public Affairs Analyst, Filmmaker, Defence / Police Correspondence and CEO Sixt-Media Lane Consult Ltd, the Publishers of sixtmedialane.com online leading Newspapers, writes from Abuja- Nigeria. +2349077706166 and +2348036562634.
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