The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), has inaugurated three newly procured operational gunboats in Lagos for the Force Marine Police, boosting the Force’s capacity to combat maritime crime and secure the nation’s waterways.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, spoke through the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Headquarters, Lagos, AIG Olohundare Jimoh.
Speaking on behalf of the IGP, AIG Moshood thanked the NPTF and its Executive Secretary, Mohammed Sheidu, for the intervention.
He noted that the gunboats would enhance the Marine Police’s capacity to combat piracy, sea robbery, kidnapping and smuggling, particularly ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of the NPTF, reaffirmed the Trust Fund’s commitment to equipping the Force with operational assets.
He commended President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, the Minister of Police Affairs and the Inspector-General of Police for their continued support towards strengthening policing nationwide.
Other dignitaries present included the immediate past Assistant Inspector-General of Police in-charge of the Police Maritime command, AIG Okunade Nurat (RTD); Force Marine Officer, CP Adepegba Adetoye; the Director of Training, NPTF, CP Tony Osifo;CSP H. A. Oduntan (RTD); and representatives of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and other maritime stakeholders.
Marine Police officers were charged to deploy the gunboats responsibly while AIG Mashood, on behalf of the IGP, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to maritime security, safe waterways and a secure environment for legitimate economic activities.
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to safeguarding Nigeria’s waterways through effective policing and sustained collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
