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VIDEO: LSSTF equips Lagos Police Command with security gadgets

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  • The Lagos State Security Trust Fund donated modern crime-fighting equipment to the Lagos State Police Command.
  • The donation aims to strengthen security operations and enhance effective policing across the state.
  • The equipment will boost officer morale, improve response to threats, and enhance surveillance capacity.

The Lagos State Police Command received a significant boost to its operational capabilities with the donation of modern crime-fighting equipment and protective gadgets from the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). The handover, announced via a video shared on X, aims to bolster security operations and improve policing throughout the state.

The essence of this intervention is to ensure that our security personnel are properly equipped to respond effectively to emerging threats and maintain public safety across Lagos.

— Dr Ayo OgunsanExecutive Secretary of LSSTF, explaining the purpose of the donation.

Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, Executive Secretary of LSSTF, presented the items, emphasizing the initiative as a proactive measure to enhance officer morale and expand security coverage. He stated that equipping personnel with advanced tools is crucial for operational efficiency and the overall safety of Lagos residents. "The essence of this intervention is to ensure that our security personnel are properly equipped to respond effectively to emerging threats and maintain public safety across Lagos," Ogunsan said.

We are grateful to the Lagos State Government and the LSSTF for this timely intervention.

— Tijani FataiCommissioner of Police, receiving the items on behalf of the Lagos State Police Command.

Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai, who received the donation, expressed gratitude to the LSSTF and the state government. He assured that the new gadgets would be promptly deployed to strategic Area Commands. "These tools will be immediately deployed to strategic Area Commands across the state," Fatai stated, adding that the equipment would significantly improve surveillance and law and order maintenance.

These tools will be immediately deployed to strategic Area Commands across the state.

— Tijani FataiCommissioner of Police, assuring the deployment of the new equipment.

This donation aligns with ongoing efforts to modernize security in Lagos. Previously, the LSSTF collaborated with the Nigeria Police Force Airwing Command for aerial surveillance patrols, reflecting a broader strategy for intelligence-led policing.

These gadgets will help us raise our surveillance level, improve response capacity, and ensure the safety of lives and property across Lagos State.

— Tijani FataiCommissioner of Police, detailing the expected impact of the equipment.
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