The Lagos State Security Trust Fund yesterday presented three refurbished Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) to the Lagos State Police Command to strengthen the command’s operational capacity.
  
Officials said the handover of the APCs reinforces the fund’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s most impactful public-private security intervention institutions. They added that the gesture underscores the commitment of the Lagos State government and the leadership of the LSSTF to sustaining proactive and well-equipped security architecture capable of responding effectively to evolving security challenges.
  
The intervention is expected to improve security operations in Lagos, widely regarded as Nigeria’s economic nerve centre and West Africa’s commercial hub.
  
Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai Tijani, commended the LSSTF under the leadership of its Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, describing the donation as an impactful and strategic intervention that would greatly enhance operational mobility and tactical response across the state.
  
“The LSSTF has just donated three APCs in order to enhance operational capacity. This is a good one because it is one of the resources that we need to enhance our efficiency,” he said.
  
According to him, the newly presented Armoured Personnel Carriers would significantly improve the command’s ability to respond swiftly to security situations across difficult terrains and high-risk locations. “We can move to every nook and corner with these APCs to combat any crime,” Tijani added.
  
Also speaking, the Director of Administration of the LSSTF, Degbola Lewis, who represented Ogunsan, explained that the presentation aligns with the core mandate of the fund to continually support security agencies with critical operational tools and logistics necessary for effective policing and public safety management.
  
“This is in furtherance of our mandate to provide equipment, logistics and training to security agencies in order to enhance security in Nigeria,” Lewis stated.

He noted that the LSSTF remains committed to working closely with security agencies in identifying and addressing their operational needs through strategic interventions and sustained institutional support.
  
“There is a need for us to ensure that we provide adequate equipment for them. We also work in conjunction with the security agencies to determine what they require,” he added.
  
According to him, the handover of the APCs is expected to further boost the operational readiness of the Lagos State Police Command, particularly in rapid deployment, patrol operations, emergency response and tactical interventions across the state.
  
Lewis said the gesture reflects a broader institutional understanding that effective security operations require continuous investment, strategic partnerships and sustained support for frontline personnel tasked with protecting lives, infrastructure and economic activities in Lagos State.
  
Over the years, the LSSTF has played a pivotal role in supporting security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, through the provision of operational vehicles, communication gadgets, protective equipment, surveillance infrastructure, logistics support and continuous capacity-building initiatives.

The strategic intervention is aimed at strengthening operational efficiency and improving the rapid response capabilities of the police across Lagos State.