The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has paid a historic visit to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja, where he credited the agency’s support as a major factor behind his success as former Commander of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS.
The visit, hosted by the Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Ayo Ogunsan, highlighted the growing collaboration between security agencies and community-driven support systems in Lagos.
Speaking during the engagement, Disu described the LSSTF as a model institution that has significantly enhanced policing effectiveness in Lagos and beyond.
Reflecting on his time as RRS Commander, he noted that the operational support provided by the Trust Fund—including vehicles, equipment, and logistics, allowed him to focus on core policing duties.
“LSSTF made our jobs very easy. When the tools and resources are available, success becomes inevitable,” he said, adding that as much as 70 per cent of the achievements recorded during his tenure with the RRS were made possible through the Fund’s intervention.
The police chief also called for sustained support for the Lagos State Police Command, citing the state’s strategic importance and rising population. He urged stakeholders to continue investing in security infrastructure, including operational vehicles and aerial surveillance.
In his remarks, Ogunsan praised the IGP’s leadership style, describing it as one that balances enforcement with community engagement. He reaffirmed LSSTF’s commitment to supporting security agencies but raised concerns over declining funding contributions.
“We need more support to sustain what we are doing. Security is a collective responsibility, and LSSTF remains a critical platform for collaboration,” he said, appealing for increased private sector participation.
The visit drew commendations from members of the LSSTF board and private sector stakeholders, who pledged continued support for both the Trust Fund and the Nigeria Police Force.
Among dignitaries present were the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh; the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai; and other senior officers.
The meeting also featured symbolic exchanges of souvenirs between the IGP and LSSTF leadership, underscoring mutual respect and a shared commitment to strengthening security in Lagos.
The LSSTF has long been regarded as a leading example of public-private partnership in security funding, providing critical support to law enforcement agencies in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
