LSSTF Fortifies Capacity of Lagos Police Command • Hands over newly refurbished Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs)
By Oki O. Samson, Trek Africa Newspaper
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has reinforced its reputation as one of Nigeria’s most impactful public-private security intervention institutions with the handing over of three Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) to the Lagos State Police Command. The latest presentation underscores the commitment of the Lagos State Government and the leadership of the LSSTF towards sustaining a proactive and well-equipped security architecture capable of responding effectively to evolving security realities. This intervention will significantly contribute to improving security operations in Lagos, widely regarded as Nigeria’s economic nerve centre and West Africa’s economic hub.
Over the years, the LSSTF has played a pivotal role in supporting security agencies including the Nigeria Police through the provision of operational vehicles, communication gadgets, protective equipment, surveillance infrastructure, logistics support, and continuous capacity-building initiatives. This strategic move is aimed at strengthening operational efficiency and improving rapid response capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force across the state.
Speaking during the handing-over, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Fatai Tijani, commended the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) under the leadership of the Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan for what he described as an impactful and strategic intervention that would greatly enhance operational mobility and tactical response across the state. “The LSSTF has just donated three APCs in order to enhance operational capacity. This is a good one because it is one of the resources that we need to enhance our efficiency,” the Lagos Commissioner of Police stated.
According to him, the newly presented Armoured Personnel Carriers would significantly improve the Command’s ability to respond swiftly to security situations across difficult terrains and high-risk locations. “We can move to every nook and corner with this Armoured Personnel Carrier to combat any crime,” CP Tijani added.
Also speaking, the Director of Administration of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Mr. Degbola Lewis representing the Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, explained that the presentation aligns with the core mandate of the Fund to continually support security agencies with critical operational tools and logistics necessary for effective policing and public safety management.
“This is in furtherance of our mandate to provide equipment, logistics, and training to security agencies in order to enhance security in Nigeria,” Lewis stated.
He noted that the LSSTF remains committed to working closely with security agencies in identifying and addressing their operational needs through strategic interventions and sustained institutional support.
“There is a need for us to ensure that we provide adequate equipment for them. We also work in conjunction with the security agencies to determine what they require,” he added.
The handover of the three APCs is expected to further boost the operational readiness of the Lagos State Police Command, particularly in rapid deployment, patrol operations, emergency response, and tactical interventions across the state.
Beyond the hardware itself, the gesture reflects a broader institutional understanding that effective security operations require continuous investment, strategic partnerships, and sustained support for frontline personnel tasked with protecting lives, infrastructure, and economic activities in Lagos State.
Other senior officers present during the handover ceremony includes; Deputy Commissioner of Police, DC Operations, DCP Lawal Adeshina; Deputy Commissioner of Police, DC Admin, DCP Khan Salihu; Assistant Commissioner of Police, AC Operations, ACP Ehindero Lawrence; AC FID, ACP Jayeoba and Commander, RRS Lagos, CSP Shola Jejeloye.
