Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said state police operations may begin before the end of 2026 or in the first quarter of 2027
The governor spoke on Friday at the unveiling of the Kessington Adebutu Security Trust Fund building in Ikeja, Lagos.
Sanwo-Olu said the establishment of state police would increase the responsibilities of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, particularly in providing funding, logistics and other support for the new security outfit.
He said, “So, possibly before the end of the year, or maybe in the first quarter next year, we will now have state police in every one of our states.”
The governor added that Lagos was looking forward to the implementation of state police, which he described as long overdue.
“We’re excited, we’re looking forward to the formation of the state police because we believe that it’s long overdue, and everything that we need to do to bring it to reality in Lagos once the approval is dropped,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu said the trust fund would play a greater role once state police operations commenced, as it would be expected to provide resources and operational support.
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