CP Tijani Fatai Strengthens Military Collaboration in Lagos

On April 22, 2026, CP Tijani Fatai conducted a series of courtesy visits to various military formations in Lagos, including the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army at Lagbaja Cantonment, the 651 Base Service Group Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force, and the Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft in Apapa. The purpose of these visits was to reaffirm the importance of sustained collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the armed forces to maintain security in Lagos State.

During his meeting with Brigadier General Ayokunle Owolabi at the 9 Brigade Headquarters, discussions focused on reinforcing the long-standing partnership between the police and the Nigerian Army in internal security operations. Similarly, at the Nigerian Air Force base, Air Commodore M.

Imam hosted CP Fatai to deliberate on strengthening existing relationships, particularly in professional intelligence sharing and operational cooperation. At the naval base, Commodore Aiwuyor Aliu discussed enhancing security collaboration on Lagos waterways.

CP Fatai emphasized the need for seamless cooperation among security agencies to effectively manage complex security challenges in Lagos.