Tijani Fatai Takes Helm as 42nd Lagos State Commissioner of Police

Tijani Fatai has officially assumed duty as the 42nd Commissioner of Police for Lagos State. His appointment was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos Command. A native of Agege, Fatai enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force in 1994 after earning a BA in Philosophy from Ogun State University. He has since held strategic roles nationwide, from the Maritime Force Headquarters in Lagos to command postings in Borno and Edo states. He succeeds CP Olohundare Jimoh, who led the command from February 2025 to March 2026. Fatai pledges to consolidate ongoing reforms, strengthen inter-agency cooperation and foster community partnerships. The Lagos State Police Command calls on residents to support the new leadership as it works to enhance security, deepen professionalism and protect lives and property.

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