Lagos State Security Trust Fund on Wednesday, 2nd of March donated some ballistic equipment to the Lagos State Police Command to help fight crime.

In a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu made it known that the equipment donated included 300 bullet proof vests and 300 ballistic helmets.

Presenting the equipment on behalf of the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Trust Fund, the Admin Director, ‘Degbola Lewis, said the donation was made to support the Command in its relentless fight against crimes and criminality in the state.

The Commissioner of Police, assisted by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, DCP Ahmed Kontagora during the presentation.


According to the Statement , the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, fdc, mnim, psc, received  the items on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja, he however expressed profound appreciation to the Trust fund and the Lagos State Government.

Speaking further, CP Alabi promised that the equipment, meant to strengthen the logistic capacity of the Command, would be judiciously utilized. He expressed confidence that the equipment would enliven the fighting spirit of police officers in the state

CP assured that the police will make use of the equipment effectively as necessary logistics have been provided, also, the police would be more committed and ever ready to protect the life and property of every citizen in Lagos State, he added.