The General Manager of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), Prince Dr. Ifalade Oyekan, has affirmed that Lagos State is thoroughly equipped and ready for the implementation of State Police. He highlighted that the state’s current security framework is strategically structured to adapt easily to a full state policing system once the legal environment is established.
In an official statement, Prince Oyekan pointed out that the Agency — widely recognized as one of Nigeria’s forerunners in community‑oriented policing — was intentionally developed with the flexibility and readiness needed to evolve into a comprehensive security force. This anticipatory setup is aimed at ensuring that Lagos seamlessly aligns with the framework of State Police when it becomes legally sanctioned.
He emphasized that the LNSA has undergone significant restructuring to effectively address contemporary security challenges. This transformation places strong emphasis on proactive measures, modern technology, and intelligence‑led initiatives as central components of its strategy to protect lives and property across the state.
“We are not created to simply react to crime after it has occurred. Our trained Corps Officers are equipped to anticipate possible threats, prevent emerging security risks, and proactively reduce incidents before they escalate,” Oyekan explained.
According to him, the organization’s operational philosophy centers on grassroots engagement, intelligence collection, and rapid early intervention. These core functions, he noted, reflect the same principles and expectations envisioned for state‑level policing, making Lagos uniquely equipped for the transition.
Recently reappointed by Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo‑Olu for a second five‑year tenure, Prince Oyekan restated the Agency’s unwavering dedication to strengthening community‑based safety structures and fostering collaborative security cooperation throughout Lagos. He reiterated that under Governor Sanwo‑Olu’s leadership, the LNSA and its operational wing will continue to modernize intelligently, enhancing their capacity to serve as a responsive, efficient, and community‑centric safety institution.
In a related development at the national level, the Inspector‑General of Police, Tunji Disu, has inaugurated an eight‑member committee tasked with guiding the implementation of State Police and driving forward a reformed policing agenda in Nigeria. This committee was established soon after his appointment as the 23rd indigenous Inspector‑General of Police, reflecting the growing federal commitment to restructuring Nigeria’s policing architecture.
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