…facilities’ll boost response time, tackle crime, says Dr Ogunsan

Lagos security infrastructure is set for a significant upgrade as the state’s Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has secured a federal donor to fully fund the construction of six new police stations.

The projects are located at Morogbo Police Division, Badagry; Elere Police Division, Agege; Hogan Bassey Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Yaba; Oko Awo Police Station in Jankara, Lagos Island; MAN Centre Police Station, Ikeja, and a new division at Ilasamaja.

According to the LSSTF, construction has commenced in phases, adding that additional stations would benefit from subsequent upgrades.

The Nation reports that the benefitting locations were among those burnt down or destroyed by rampaging mob during the October 2020 #ENDSARS violence.

The LSSTF said the locations were strategically selected to improve operational efficiency and response time across key urban and semi-urban areas.

“The initiative, facilitated under the leadership of LSSTF Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, reflects increased collaboration between public institutions and donor-backed interventions aimed at strengthening security in the state.

“With a population estimated at over 20 million and a daily influx of thousands, many police facilities in Lagos have faced capacity challenges, outdated infrastructure and poor working conditions.

“The new stations are designed as modern, purpose-built facilities to support contemporary policing,” the Fund said.

It explained that the Hogan Bassey Anti-Kidnapping Unit in Yaba would enhance intelligence-driven operations against kidnapping and organised crime, while the Morogbo Division would strengthen border and coastal security along Lagos’ western corridor.

It said the Elere and Ilasamaja divisions were expected to improve community policing in densely populated areas, while stations in Ikeja and Lagos Island would bolster security around commercial hubs, financial institutions and markets.

The fund noted that the development would improve working conditions for officers, enhance residents’ safety and boost investor confidence.

“This latest achievement of securing a single federal donor to underwrite the full cost of six stations has been described as a testament to the Fund’s credibility, transparency, and strategic vision,” the statement said.

Since his appointment in October 2025, Ogunsan has intensified efforts to mobilise support from government, private sector stakeholders and development partners to strengthen law enforcement capacity in Lagos.

(The Nation)