LSSTF Donates Bulletproof Vests, Helmets to Lagos Taskforce, LNSA

LSSTF Donates Bulletproof Vests, Helmets to Lagos Taskforce, LNSA

The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has reinforced security operations in Lagos with the donation of bulletproof vests and ballistic helmets to the Lagos State Taskforce and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA).

The operational equipment was presented during separate visits by the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of LSSTF, Ayodele Ogunsan, alongside the Director of Administration, Mr. Adegbola Lewis, to the Lagos Taskforce Headquarters in Oshodi and the LNSA facility.

During the visits, Dr. Ogunsan also toured operational areas and personnel dormitories of the Lagos Taskforce as part of efforts to assess the welfare and preparedness of officers.

The Chairman of the Lagos Taskforce, Adetayo Akerele, formally received the equipment on behalf of the agency, while the General Manager of LNSA, Ifalade Oyekan, received the items for his agency.

The intervention included the donation of multiple units of ballistic helmets and bulletproof vests aimed at improving personnel protection and strengthening emergency response capabilities.

Speaking during the presentations, Dr. Ogunsan said the intervention aligned with the core mandate of the LSSTF to provide equipment, logistics and training support for security agencies operating within Lagos State.

Describing the LNSA as a vital component of the state’s security architecture, he said the agency would continue to receive support to ensure it operates at global standards.

“We are not preparing men for war; we are preparing personnel capable of containing the excesses of miscreants and unruly elements so Lagosians can sleep with their two eyes closed,” he said.

Dr. Ogunsan also stressed the importance of prioritising the welfare and safety of security personnel, noting that officers responsible for protecting lives and property must themselves be adequately protected.

In his remarks, CSP Akerele appreciated the LSSTF for its continued support and strategic investment in security operations, saying the donation would enhance the operational effectiveness, morale and safety of officers carrying out enforcement duties across the state.

Similarly, Prince Oyekan commended the LSSTF for prioritising the welfare and preparedness of LNSA personnel, describing the intervention as timely and crucial to strengthening community-based security operations and rapid response capacity across Lagos communities.

The visits featured ceremonial displays by LNSA personnel, who appeared fully kitted in the newly donated anti-riot gear, highlighting the growing collaboration between the LSSTF and security agencies working to maintain peace and order in Lagos State.