The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South-West geopolitical zone, Adegoke Mustapha Fayoade, has assured residents of Lagos and the South-West region of their safety, stressing that technology-driven policing, intelligence gathering, and inter-agency collaboration remain key to addressing emerging security threats.
Fayoade gave the assurance during a working visit to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund in Lagos as part of his tour of the six South-West states.
Speaking during the visit, the DIG described Lagos as critical to Nigeria’s stability, noting that the security of the state has a direct impact on national peace and economic prosperity.
“If the security of Lagos is not solid, the security of Nigeria is in trouble. But once Lagos remains stable and secure, it contributes significantly to national peace and economic prosperity,” he said.
Fayoade called for greater deployment of technology in policing, including body-worn cameras for officers, surveillance systems, and modern equipment to improve accountability, transparency, and operational effectiveness.
“We need to become more scientific in our approach. We need more technology and modern equipment that improve accountability, transparency and operational effectiveness,” he stated.
The DIG also commended the Lagos State Government, the LSSTF, and security agencies for their efforts in maintaining relative peace and security in the state, while urging continued collaboration to prevent criminal infiltration into the South-West region.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the LSSTF, Ayodele Ogunsan, praised the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for directing senior police officers to reassess and strengthen security strategies across their zones.
Ogunsan disclosed that Lagos State is intensifying investments in security technology, including drone operations, aerial surveillance, and intelligence gathering mechanisms, to enhance crime prevention and support law enforcement operations.
According to him, the state government remains committed to leveraging technology and innovation to strengthen public safety and improve security outcomes.
The visit was attended by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai Tijani, and other senior police officers and officials of the LSSTF.
Both parties agreed that the future of policing lies in intelligence-led operations, advanced surveillance technology, stronger inter-agency cooperation, and active community participation in security management.
