The Lagos State Security Trust Fund has launched a new intelligence unit and unveiled two dedicated messaging-only security tip lines aimed at strengthening intelligence gathering and improving collaboration between residents and security agencies in Lagos.
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, announced the initiative during a press conference held at the LSSTF headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday.
According to him, the new intelligence unit will receive security-related information, including videos, photographs and audio evidence from members of the public through the dedicated lines: 0911 019 5555 and 0916 201 1179.
Ogunsan described the development as a strategic intervention designed to deepen intelligence-led policing and improve the state’s overall security architecture amid the growing complexities of managing security in a megacity like Lagos.
He said the initiative was introduced to bridge communication gaps between residents and security agencies by providing a confidential platform for citizens to share actionable intelligence.
“Today marks a significant step forward in our collective commitment to safeguarding lives and property across Lagos State,” Ogunsan stated.
“The Lagos State Security Trust Fund is establishing an Intelligence Unit dedicated to receiving security-related information from members of the public and ensuring its timely transmission to relevant security agencies,” he added.
The LSSTF boss stressed that the tip lines were designed strictly for messaging purposes and not for emergency calls, explaining that residents are expected to submit information through videos, pictures and other digital evidence.
He noted that the platform would support security agencies in making informed operational decisions through credible intelligence provided by members of the public.
Ogunsan maintained that security remained a collective responsibility, insisting that the effectiveness of security agencies largely depends on timely and credible information from citizens.
“While our security agencies continue to work tirelessly to maintain peace and order, the role of citizens in providing credible information cannot be overstated,” he said.
He further clarified that the initiative was not created to duplicate the functions of existing emergency response agencies, but to complement ongoing security efforts across the state.
“We are not trying to take the job of Command and Control Centre or other agencies; it is a support from us as an interventionist agency,” Ogunsan explained.
The LSSTF chief also warned against the misuse of the platform through the submission of false or fabricated information, saying such actions could undermine security operations and attract serious consequences.
He assured Lagos residents that all credible information received through the security tip lines would be treated with strict confidentiality, while measures had been put in place to protect the identities of informants.
Ogunsan described the initiative as a partnership-driven security approach involving the government, security agencies and residents.
“With the launch of the Intelligence Unit, LSSTF is not only reinforcing its traditional role as a provider of operational support, but also positioning itself as a critical enabler of intelligence-led policing in Lagos,” he said.
