The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, has vowed to intensify efforts against cultism and other violent crimes in a bid to enhance security across the state.
Fatai made the pledge on Thursday while delivering his inaugural address as the 42nd Commissioner of Police of the Lagos State Police Command, outlining his strategy to confront emerging security challenges.
He said the command would adopt proactive and intelligence-driven approaches to crime prevention, stressing that criminal elements would no longer find refuge within the state.
“Our operational focus will include reducing crime to the barest minimum, tackling cultism and violent crimes, strengthening visibility policing, ensuring discipline on our roads, and restoring peace in identified black spots across the state. Criminal elements will find no safe haven in Lagos,” he stated.
Describing his appointment as a call to duty, the police chief acknowledged the unique security pressures associated with Lagos’ position as Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre.
“A secure environment is fundamental to economic growth and public confidence. We are prepared to confront these challenges head-on,” he added.
Fatai also emphasized the need to strengthen community policing by fostering closer collaboration between the police, residents, and other stakeholders.
“We will continue to build trust, deepen cooperation, and encourage residents to see the police as partners in progress,” he said.
He highlighted youth engagement as a key component of crime prevention, noting that constructive interaction with young people would help curb criminal tendencies and promote peace.
The commissioner also emphasized the importance of synergy among security agencies, assuring that the command would work closely with the military and other relevant bodies to improve intelligence gathering and coordinated operations.
He warned officers against acts of misconduct, stressing that discipline, professionalism, and respect for human rights would be strictly upheld.
“Discipline, professionalism, and integrity are non-negotiable. The command has zero tolerance for police brutality and all forms of misconduct,” he said.
Fatai called on residents to remain law-abiding and support security agencies by providing credible information, assuring both the state government and the public of his commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
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