LSSTF Donates Bulletproof Vests, Helmets to Force CID Alagbon as Ogunsan Demands Measurable Security Results
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has donated 50 bulletproof vests, 50 ballistic helmets and 50 strike plates to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, as its Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, reaffirmed that security support must produce visible and measurable results for Lagos residents.
The donation was made during a courtesy visit by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the FCID Annex, Alagbon, AIG Simeon Udofia Akpanudom, who led a high-powered delegation of Commissioners of Police and senior officers to the LSSTF headquarters in Lagos.
Receiving the delegation, Ogunsan described the visit as a testament to the enduring partnership between the Lagos State Security Trust Fund and the Nigeria Police Force, noting that the presence of several Commissioners of Police underscored the importance of the collaboration.
He said the LSSTF has, for nearly two decades, supported security agencies across Lagos through the provision of operational vehicles, logistics, specialised equipment and continuous professional training.
"People often see a small office, but this is where major security interventions for Lagos are coordinated. For nearly two decades, we have deliberately prioritised investing in security rather than comfort because our mission is simple—to make every security agency operating in Lagos more effective," he said.
Ogunsan also announced that the Fund would relocate to its permanent headquarters in October, describing the new facility as another milestone made possible through the support of private sector donors and public-spirited Nigerians.
According to him, the LSSTF's interventions are guided by impact rather than sentiment, stressing that resources would continue to be directed towards agencies that demonstrate professionalism and deliver measurable security outcomes.
"Our responsibility is to invest donor resources where they will produce tangible security outcomes. Agencies that demonstrate commitment, professionalism and measurable results will always find a willing partner in the Lagos State Security Trust Fund," he said.
He added that the Force CID occupies a strategic position within Nigeria's security architecture, particularly in intelligence gathering, forensic investigations and combating organised crime.
Ogunsan assured the AIG that the FCID's operational requests would receive prompt consideration, with urgent needs prioritised in line with the Fund's mandate to strengthen security across Lagos.
While acknowledging that every request might not be met immediately, he pledged continued support to enhance operational efficiency.
The LSSTF CEO also highlighted the organisation's funding model, explaining that it relies largely on voluntary contributions from corporate organisations, financial institutions, market associations and individual Lagosians, rather than statutory allocations from the state government.
"Our strength comes from the confidence of our donors—banks, insurance companies, private organisations, market women, students and everyday Nigerians who believe security is everyone's responsibility," he said.
Earlier, AIG Akpanudom described the visit as an opportunity to appreciate the longstanding partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the LSSTF.
He commended the Fund for its monthly capacity-building programmes for security personnel, saying the trainings had significantly enhanced the skills and operational effectiveness of officers across the Force CID.
"The monthly statewide trainings facilitated by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund have been immensely beneficial. Our officers return with improved knowledge and immediately transfer those experiences across departments," he said.
The AIG appealed for an increase in the number of training slots allocated to the Force CID, noting that the command has over 600 personnel whose specialised capabilities could be further strengthened through expanded participation.
He reaffirmed the FCID's commitment to deepening collaboration with the Lagos State Government in tackling organised crime through intelligence-led policing, technology and professional investigations.
Akpanudom also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support for policing reforms and thanked the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji R. Disu, for entrusting him with the leadership of the FCID Annex, Alagbon.
As part of the visit, the AIG presented a commemorative plaque to Ogunsan in recognition of the enduring partnership between the LSSTF and the Nigeria Police Force and their shared commitment to improving security and justice delivery in Lagos State.
The delegation included Commissioners of Police heading key investigative units such as Human Trafficking, INTERPOL, SWAT, Homicide, Police Special Fraud Unit, General Investigation, Special Enquiry Bureau, Finance and Administration, as well as senior officers from the Forensic, Anti-Fraud, Criminal Central Registry and Legal departments.
The engagement underscored the growing emphasis on intelligence-led policing, institutional collaboration and sustained investment in modern security equipment as critical components of efforts to combat evolving criminal threats and maintain public safety in Lagos.
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