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, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening intelligence-led policing and the fight against organised crime in Lagos.
The presentation was made during a courtesy visit by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of FCID Annex Alagbon, AIG Simeon Udofia Akpanudom, who led a high-powered delegation of Commissioners of Police and senior officers from key investigative units to the LSSTF headquarters in Lagos.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of LSSTF, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, stressed that security support must translate into visible results, saying the Fund would continue to prioritise agencies that demonstrate professionalism, commitment and measurable operational success.
"Our responsibility is to invest donor resources where they will produce tangible security outcomes. Agencies that consistently deliver results will always find a willing partner in the Lagos State Security Trust Fund," Ogunsan said.
He noted that for nearly two decades, the Fund has supported security agencies through the provision of operational vehicles, logistics, specialised equipment and continuous professional training, adding that LSSTF has deliberately prioritised security investments over administrative comfort.
Ogunsan also announced that the Fund would relocate to its permanent headquarters in October after operating from its current office for about 18 years.
"We have often been described as a small body with a big engine. By October, we will become a mega body with a mega engine as we move into our permanent headquarters," he said.
The LSSTF boss explained that the organisation's interventions are guided by impact rather than sentiment, stressing that every investment must contribute directly to improving public safety and protecting businesses across Lagos.
He assured the Force CID leadership that urgent operational requests would receive priority attention, while reiterating that the Fund relies largely on voluntary contributions from corporate organisations, financial institutions, market associations and public-spirited Nigerians rather than statutory government allocations.
Earlier, AIG Akpanudom described the visit as an opportunity to appreciate the longstanding partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the Lagos State Security Trust Fund.
He commended the Fund for its monthly capacity-building programmes for security agencies, describing them as highly beneficial to police personnel.
"The monthly statewide trainings organised by LSSTF have significantly enhanced the capacity of our officers, who in turn transfer the knowledge across various departments," the AIG said.
He appealed for additional training slots for Force CID personnel, noting that with more than 600 officers under the command, expanded participation would further improve specialised investigations and operational efficiency.
Akpanudom also reaffirmed the commitment of the Force CID to strengthening collaboration with the Lagos State Government in tackling organised crime, cybercrime, human trafficking and other complex criminal activities through intelligence-driven policing.
The event concluded with the presentation of a commemorative plaque to Dr. Ogunsan in recognition of the enduring partnership between the Lagos State Security Trust Fund and the Nigeria Police Force.
The latest intervention underscores the Lagos State Government's continued investment in intelligence, technology and institutional collaboration as key pillars for strengthening security and enhancing criminal investigations across the state.
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