Security : Lagos, The Only State With 28 Functioning Bulletproof Vehicles, Donates 300 Patrol Vehicles To Police

Lagos, the only State in Nigeria with 28 functioning bulletproof vehicles, Sanwo-Olu set to deliver 300 patrol vehicles to Police.

The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) says three vehicles’ armored features are being replaced every five years.

Governor raises N2 billion private donations for security as Lagos has now recorded zero bank robbery four years in a row.

The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has revealed that Lagos remained the only State in Nigeria with 28 functioning bulletproof vehicles, adding that three vehicles’ armored features are being replaced every five years.

LSSTF Executive Secretary, Dr. AbdurRazaq Balogun, made this known at the 17th Town Hall Meeting on security, where stakeholders in the security circle and private sector donors met to evaluate issues relating to safety in Lagos between October 2022 and September 2023.

Under the year in review, Lagos recorded 189 cases of residential robberies, 172 of which were successfully foiled by security operatives and 257 suspects arrested. In addition, Lagos has now recorded zero bank robbery four years in a row.

Speaking at the event, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised the police and sister agencies for their collaborative efforts towards combating crimes in the city.

He pointed out that the State, through LSSTF, had consistently provided operational vehicles and equipment towards enhancing the capacity of security operatives to ensure quick response to threats and crimes.

Sanwo-Olu pledged that 2024 would kick off with new security measures, disclosing that his administration would be raising the fleet of patrol vehicles for security agencies by 300 units.

“To address critical needs, the State Government, in collaboration with local authorities, will provide 300 patrol vehicles through the LSSTF at the beginning of next year.

“We have repositioned the neighbourhood safety agency to gather actionable intelligence to support security responses,” Sanwo-Olu said.

At the event, the Governor personally led the donation drive to LSSTF, raising N2 billion voluntary contributions to the trust fund, including the sum of N1 Billion, donated by Oil mogul and businessman, Mr. Femi Otedola.

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