CP Tijani Fatai Assumes Duty as Lagos State Police Commissioner

CP Tijani Fatai has officially taken over as the Commissioner of Police for the Lagos State Command, marking his appointment as the 42nd individual to hold this position. He succeeds CP Olohundar Jimoh, who served as the 41st Commissioner from February 18, 2025, to March 26, 2026.

Tijani Fatai, a native of Agege Local Government Area in Lagos State, attended Anwar Ul Islam College from 1979 to 1984 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Ogun State University (Olabisi Onabanjo University). He enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) on June 10, 1994, and has held various significant positions, including Deputy Commissioner of Police at the Eastern Port in Port Harcourt and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration at Zone 2 Command in Onikan, Lagos.

Tijani Fatai is committed to consolidating ongoing reforms, enhancing internal security, and strengthening inter-agency collaboration within the Lagos State Police Command.