• Commends Adebutu, Sanwo-Olu, Ogunsan for Contributions to Security Development
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has commended the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) for its longstanding contributions to the Nigeria Police Force, describing its interventions as a model of sustainable partnership in strengthening policing and Nigeria’s security architecture.
Disu gave the commendation during a visit and tour of the Fund’s newly constructed headquarters on Assbifi Road, Alausa Central Business District, Ikeja, on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The visit followed the recent commissioning of the imposing edifice, which the police chief was unable to attend physically but was adequately represented.
The IGP noted that LSSTF’s consistent investments in operational equipment, infrastructure, logistics and other critical requirements of the Nigeria Police Force had demonstrated the importance of sustained collaboration among government, the private sector and security institutions.
Against the backdrop of ongoing constitutional efforts towards the establishment of State Police Services, Disu expressed confidence that the new headquarters would provide a stronger institutional platform for the Fund to expand its capacity and deliver greater support to the Nigeria Police Force and the proposed State Police system.
It would be recalled that the proposed establishment of State Police has received the constitutionally required approval of at least two-thirds of the 36 State Houses of Assembly.
Following the National Assembly’s confirmation of approvals from 30 states on November 4, 2026, the proposed constitutional amendment was transmitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent, marking a significant step towards decentralising policing in Nigeria.
The police chief also expressed profound appreciation to renowned philanthropist and business mogul, Sir Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu, GCON, who single-handedly funded the construction of the LSSTF’s new headquarters.
He described the gesture as a remarkable demonstration of private-sector commitment to institution-building, public safety and national development.
Disu equally acknowledged the contributions of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of LSSTF, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, for their sustained support and commitment to strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigeria Police Force.
Responding, the LSSTF Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Ogunsan, thanked the IGP for the visit and encouraging remarks, reaffirming the Fund’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force, other security agencies and the proposed State Police system.
He said the Fund would continue to pursue strategic interventions aimed at improving operational effectiveness, providing critical security infrastructure and enhancing public safety.
Ogunsan also emphasised the need for sustained cooperation among security institutions, government and private-sector stakeholders to build a responsive, effective and sustainable security framework.
Present during the visit and tour of the new headquarters were the wife of the LSSTF Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Ajoke Ogunsan, and the Fund’s Director of Administration, Mr. Adegbola Lewis.
The IGP was accompanied by his wife and National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Mrs. Olufunmilayo Mutiat Disu; Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, AIG Moshood Jimoh; Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Tijani; Area Commander, ACP Sholla Omilade; and ACP Aka Shittu (retd.).
Other senior officers present included the Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Shola Jejeloye; CSP Olanrewaju Edwin; DPO Alausa Division, CSP Toyosi Shokunbi; CSP Oke Akinwunmi; Lagos Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adebisi Abimbola; ASP Olufemi Adeoye; and other officers.
