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The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has donated a 28-seater coaster bus and 60 rain jackets to the Lagos State Command of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS).
The Fund also donated 50 bulletproof vests, 50 ballistic helmets and 50 strike plates to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
The donations were made during two separate visits by the security agencies to the LSSTF office, Ikeja.
Executive Secretary/CEO of the LSSTF, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, while presenting the items to the NIS, said the Fund was strategically investing in agencies whose responsibilities directly contribute to keeping Lagos safe.
He noted that the intervention was aimed at enhancing operational mobility and improving personnel welfare, reinforcing the Fund’s commitment to a collaborative security ecosystem.
At the presentation ceremony, Ogunsan commended the Nigerian Immigration Service for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding Lagos through effective migration management and border security.
He said: “Let me specially appreciate the NIS Lagos Command for believing in the state and doing its best to ensure that Lagos remains safe. Whoever is committed to keeping Lagos secure will always find a dependable partner in the LSSTF.
“To whom much is given, much is expected. I am encouraged by your commitment to scaling up operations for a safer Lagos, and I assure you that we will continue to support the NIS in every way possible.”
He attributed the intervention to the visionary leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and also acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the Fund’s donors, Board of Trustees and Lagos residents whose support continues to sustain the LSSTF’s security interventions.
“I want to specially thank Governor Sanwo-Olu for making this possible, alongside our donors, our Board of Trustees and Lagosians who continue to invest in the security of our state,” he said.
Ogunsan also conveyed the appreciation of the Lagos security community to the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, for her leadership of the Service nationwide.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the Comptroller-General, the Comptroller of Immigration, Lagos State Command, Christopher Onajinrin, described the intervention as timely and strategic, noting that it would significantly strengthen the Command’s operational capabilities.
He said: “We sincerely appreciate Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Tayo Ayinde, the Lagos State Security Trust Fund and the Executive Secretary, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, for this generous support. I assure Lagosians that these resources will be deployed in their best interest.
“As the lead agency in migration and border management, we are determined to intensify our operations against irregular migration so that residents can continue to sleep with both eyes closed.”
Highlighting recent operational successes, Onajinrin disclosed that the Command had intensified the removal of irregular migrants from the state.
“Within the last two weeks alone, we repatriated 128 irregular migrants, including nationals of Cameroon, Chad and Burkina Faso. With this new coaster bus, we will further scale up our operations, reduce logistics costs, improve response time and strengthen our migration management responsibilities across Lagos State,” he said.
He explained that repatriation exercises often require substantial logistics, particularly transportation, making the newly donated vehicle a major boost to the Command’s enforcement operations and personnel deployment.
Meanwhile, while presenting the protective equipment to the FCID Annex, Alagbon, Ogunsan said the battle against crime is no longer won by the number of boots on the ground but by the quality of intelligence available, strategic partnerships and the capacity of institutions to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated criminal networks.
He noted that in a rapidly expanding megacity like Lagos, where millions of people, goods and services move daily, effective criminal intelligence has become one of the strongest pillars sustaining public safety and economic prosperity.
According to him, recognising this reality, the LSSTF has continued to strengthen collaboration with specialised security formations whose responsibilities extend beyond conventional policing to tackling organised crime, forensic investigations, cyber-enabled offences and transnational criminal activities.
Presenting the equipment to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of FCID Annex, Alagbon, AIG Simeon Akpanudom, Ogunsan urged the police to make effective use of the donated items.
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He explained that although the LSSTF operates from a modest office, its impact has continued to resonate across Lagos through prudent management of donor resources.
According to him, the Fund has supported security agencies for about 18 years through the provision of operational vehicles, logistics, specialised equipment and continuous professional training.
“People often see a small office, but this is where major security interventions for Lagos are coordinated. For nearly two decades, we have deliberately prioritised investing in security rather than comfort because our mission is simple—to make every security agency operating in Lagos more effective,” he said.
Ogunsan announced that the LSSTF would move into its permanent headquarters in October, describing the new facility as another milestone made possible through the generosity of private sector donors and public-spirited Nigerians.
“We have been described as a small body with a big engine. But by October, we are going to transit. We will migrate from being a small body with a big engine to becoming a mega body with a mega engine. We have been here for the past 17 to 18 years,” he said.
He reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to supporting security institutions that consistently deliver measurable results in safeguarding Lagos.
“Our responsibility is to invest donor resources where they will produce tangible security outcomes. Agencies that demonstrate commitment, professionalism and measurable results will always find a willing partner in the Lagos State Security Trust Fund. The Force CID occupies a strategic position within Nigeria’s security architecture,” he said.
The LSSTF boss added that the organisation’s interventions are guided by impact rather than sentiment, stressing that every investment made by the Fund must ultimately translate into improved safety for residents and businesses.
“Our mission is simple—to ensure that every security agency operating in Lagos has the logistics, training and equipment needed to perform effectively. The more we work together in intelligence-led policing, forensic investigations and criminal intelligence, the safer Lagos becomes,” he added.
Ogunsan further disclosed that the FCID’s operational requests would receive prompt consideration, assuring the AIG that urgent needs would be prioritised in line with the Fund’s mandate of strengthening security across the state.
“While we may not meet every request immediately, I assure you that urgent operational needs will receive priority attention because our shared objective is the safety and security of Lagos,” he said.
He also highlighted the unique funding model of the LSSTF, explaining that the organisation relies largely on voluntary contributions from corporate organisations, financial institutions, market associations and well-meaning Nigerians who believe security is a shared responsibility.
According to him, the LSSTF receives no statutory allocation from the Lagos State Government.
“Our strength comes from the confidence of our donors—banks, insurance companies, private organisations, market women, students and everyday Nigerians who believe that security is everyone’s responsibility. The government also supports us, but this Fund thrives because Lagosians continue to invest in peace,” he said.
Earlier, AIG Akpanudom, who led Commissioners of Police and senior officers from key investigative departments, including CP Human Trafficking, CP INTERPOL, CP SWAT, CP Homicide, CP Administration, CP Police Special Fraud Unit, CP General Investigation, CP SEB, DC Forensics, DC CCR, DC Anti-Fraud and the Officer-in-Charge of Legal, described the visit as an appreciation of the enduring partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the LSSTF.
He said: “The monthly statewide training for security operatives facilitated by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund has been immensely beneficial. Our officers return with improved knowledge and immediately transfer those experiences across departments. We sincerely appreciate this investment in human capacity.”
He appealed for an increase in the number of training slots available to FCID personnel, noting that wider participation would further strengthen specialised investigations and operational effectiveness.
“With a workforce of over 600 personnel, increasing the training slots will enable more specialised units to benefit from this excellent initiative,” he said.
The AIG reaffirmed the FCID’s readiness to deepen collaboration with the Lagos State Government in combating complex crimes through intelligence-driven investigations, technology and professional policing.
Akpanudom also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the confidence reposed in the Inspector-General of Police, and thanked the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji R. Disu, for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the FCID Annex, Lagos.
The event concluded with the presentation of a commemorative plaque to the LSSTF Executive Secretary/CEO as a symbol of the enduring partnership and shared commitment of both institutions to strengthening security and justice delivery in Lagos State.
