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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has applauded the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) for its longstanding contributions to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), describing its interventions as an important model of sustainable partnership in strengthening policing and Nigeria’s wider security architecture.
Disu also commended Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, business mogul, Sir Kesington Adebutu; and the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of LSSTF, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, for their unwavering support to security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police Force.
The IGP spoke during a visit to the LSSTF’s new headquarters on ASSBIFI Road, Alausa Central Business District, Ikeja, at the weekend.
He noted that the fund’s consistent investments in operational equipment, infrastructure, logistics and other critical requirements of the Force had demonstrated the importance of sustained collaboration among government, the private sector and security institutions.
His commendation comes amid significant developments in Nigeria’s security architecture, including the proposed establishment of state police services.
Disu expressed confidence that the new headquarters would provide a stronger institutional platform for expanding the Fund’s capacity and delivering greater support to the Nigeria Police Force and the proposed state police. The state police proposal has secured the constitutionally required approval of at least two-thirds of the 36 State Houses of Assembly.
Following the National Assembly’s confirmation of 30 state approvals on November 4, 2026, the proposed amendment was transmitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent, marking a major step towards the decentralisation of policing in Nigeria.
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The IGP said he was particularly impressed by Adebutu, who single-handedly funded the construction of the LSSTF’s new headquarters.
He acknowledged the significance of such private-sector commitment to building institutions that directly contribute to public safety and national development.
Disu also expressed appreciation to Sanwo-Olu and Ogunsan for their continuous support to the Nigeria Police Force.
Responding, Ogunsan thanked the IGP for the visit and his encouraging remarks.
He reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force, other security agencies and the proposed state police through strategic interventions aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness and strengthening public safety.
Ogunsan also emphasised the importance of sustained cooperation among security institutions, government and private-sector stakeholders in building a responsive and sustainable security framework.
Present during the visit were the wife of the LSSTF Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Ajoke Ogunsan, and the Fund’s Director of Administration, Adegbola Lewis.
The IGP was accompanied by his wife and National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Olufunmilayo Disu; AIG Zone 2, Moshood Jimoh; Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani; Area Commander, ACP Sholla Omilade; ACP Aka Shittu (retd.); RRS Commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye; CSP Olanrewaju Edwin; Alausa Divisional Police Officer, CSP Toyosi Shokunbi; CSP Oke Akinwunmi; Lagos Police Command spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi; ASP Olufemi Adeoye; and other officers.
