Prince Dr. Ifalade Oyekan, the General Manager of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), has announced that Lagos State is fully ready to establish a State Police, emphasizing that the current security framework is well-prepared for this shift.
In a conversation with reporters, Prince Oyekan highlighted that the LNSA, recognized as a trailblazer in community policing within Nigeria, is strategically designed to transition into a state security organization once the legal framework for State Police is implemented.
He elaborated on the significant restructuring and modernization efforts the agency has undertaken to meet contemporary safety and security needs, adopting a proactive, technology-enhanced, and intelligence-driven approach throughout the state.
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“Our focus isn’t just on responding to incidents,” he remarked. “Our Corps Officers are trained to foresee, prevent, and address security threats before they arise.”
Recently reappointed for a second five-year term by Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Prince Oyekan reiterated the agency’s dedication to bolstering grassroots security.
He stressed that under Governor Sanwo-Olu’s leadership, both the Agency and its Corps will continue to evolve into a modern, effective, and responsive safety institution dedicated to realizing the vision of a safer Lagos.
