During the 17th Town Hall Meeting on security, organized by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that there have been no bank robberies in the state for the past four years. This achievement marks the longest period without such incidents in the last two decades, according to a statement from his chief press secretary, Gboyega Akosile. The governor credited this success to the continuous reassessment of the state's security framework and surveillance strategies.
“Celebrating a milestone in security as Lagos achieves four consecutive years of zero bank robberies, marking a significant improvement in safety across the state.
“Our relentless efforts in enhancing security have yielded results. At the 17th Town Hall meeting on security, we discussed the progress made and strategies to further fortify safety in Lagos State,” the governor tweeted.
He pledged that his administration would remain dedicated to enhancing security measures in the upcoming year.
“I am proud to announce plans to boost security measures in 2024. I spearheaded the LSSTF donation drive, raising N2bn in voluntary contributions. I am grateful for Femi Otedola’s pledge of N1bn and other generous donations,” he said.
“We are strengthening LNSC for enhanced intelligence gathering and restructuring the Emergency Call Centre for better reporting. We’re also providing 300 new patrol vehicles to support security agencies, a testament to our commitment to a safer Lagos.”