Fatai Becomes 42nd Lagos State Commissioner of Police

Fatai has officially taken on the role of the 42nd Commissioner of Police for Lagos State, as confirmed in a statement issued by the police public relations office, with Abimbola Adebisi reporting the appointment. He succeeds Jimoh Olohundar, who served as the 41st Commissioner from February 18, 2025, to March 26, 2026.

Fatai, a native of Agege Local Government Area, attended Anwar Ul Islam College from 1979 to 1984 and later obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Ogun State University, Olabisi Onabanjo University. He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent on June 10, 1994.

Throughout his career, Fatai has held several key positions, including Deputy Commissioner of Police at the Department of Operations and as the Officer in Charge of the Homicide Section at the State Criminal Investigation Department. He has pledged to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and improve community partnerships to enhance security in Lagos State.