Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu says the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF could provide an institutional model for supporting Nigeria’s proposed State Police Services, as the country moves towards decentralising its policing structure.
Disu said the Fund’s sustained investments in operational equipment, infrastructure and logistics demonstrated the importance of long-term collaboration between government, the private sector and security institutions in strengthening policing.
He made the remarks on Saturday, November 7, 2026, during a tour of LSSTF’s new headquarters on Assbifi Road, Alausa, Ikeja, where he expressed confidence that the facility would enhance the Fund’s capacity to support the Nigeria Police Force and the proposed State Police Services.
The development comes as the proposed State Police framework advances through the constitutional amendment process.
The National Assembly confirmed on November 4 that 30 state assemblies had approved the proposal, which was subsequently transmitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent.
Disu described LSSTF’s interventions as an important model of sustainable security partnership, noting that its contributions had helped address critical operational needs of the police.
He also acknowledged the role of philanthropist and businessman, Sir Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu, GCON, who singlehandedly funded the construction of the Fund’s new headquarters.
The IGP expressed appreciation to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and LSSTF Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, for their continued support to the Nigeria Police Force.
In his response, Ogunsan reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to supporting the police, other security agencies and the proposed State Police Services through strategic interventions aimed at improving operational effectiveness and public safety.
He stressed the need for sustained cooperation among government, security institutions and private-sector stakeholders in building a responsive and sustainable security framework.
Disu was accompanied on the visit by his wife and National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Mutiat Disu; AIG Zone 2, Moshood Jimoh; Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani; and other senior police officers.
Also present were the wife of the LSSTF chief executive, Dr. Ajoke Ogunsan, and the Fund’s Director of Administration, Adegbola Lewis.