Lagos Governor Pushes State Policing | Nigeria News

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu is pushing a bold vision for state-led policing, backed by two decades of proven success. He argues that local security structures—like the Lagos State Security Trust Fund and the Neighbourhood Safety Corps—build trust and effectiveness by putting officers closer to the communities they serve. With elections looming in 2027, he warns that insecurity could derail the vote and calls for urgent planning. While acknowledging the need for constitutional changes, Sanwo-Olu remains hopeful lawmakers will act to make state policing a reality. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f2a2d998874a5d53