The General Manager of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency, LNSA, Prince Dr. Ifalade Oyekan, has declared that Lagos State is fully prepared for the establishment of state police, stating that the state’s existing security structure is strategically positioned for a seamless transition.
Speaking with journalists, Oyekan described the Agency as a pioneer in community policing in Nigeria, noting that it is already structured in a way that can evolve into a full-fledged state security apparatus once the necessary legal framework is enacted.
According to him, the LNSA has undergone significant restructuring and re-engineering to meet modern security demands, adopting a proactive, technology-backed and intelligence-driven approach to safety operations across the state.
“We are not designed to merely react to incidents,” Oyekan said. “Our Corps Officers are trained to anticipate, prevent, and mitigate security threats before they occur.”
The LNSA boss emphasized that the agency’s operational model aligns with global best practices in community-based security management, positioning Lagos ahead of many other subnational governments in preparedness for state policing.
Prince Oyekan was recently reappointed for a second five-year term by the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, a move he said reflects confidence in the agency’s evolving mandate.
He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening grassroots security architecture, stressing that under Governor Sanwo-Olu’s leadership, the LNSA and its Corps arm will continue to develop into a modern, efficient and responsive institution capable of advancing the vision of a safer Lagos.
The renewed call for state police has continued to generate national debate, with Lagos positioning itself as one of the states ready to operationalize the model once it receives constitutional backing.
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