The Lagos State Government has enhanced its community-based security framework with the recruitment of over 1,000 officers into the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, LNSC.

This strategic move forms part of a broader initiative to modernise local security operations and extend their impact across grassroots communities.

Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr Olugbenga Oyerinde, disclosed this development during the 2025 annual ministerial press briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. He highlighted the comprehensive reforms undertaken to reposition the LNSC as a more dynamic and responsive security outfit.

“In the past year, we have deepened our reach across communities by recruiting over 1,000 officers.

“This is more than just a number, it reflects our commitment to ensuring every ward in Lagos feels the presence of security and order,” Oyerinde said.

According to the commissioner, the state has gone beyond just increasing manpower. New specialised units have been introduced within the LNSC, including Marine Patrol, Forest Rangers, Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence, Forensics, Crime Scene Management, Paramedics, and Crowd Control.

These units are designed to equip the agency with the tools needed to tackle diverse and emerging security threats.

The government has also provided the corps with an array of modern mobility assets, ranging from patrol bicycles and scooters to motorcycles and vehicles, ensuring faster and more efficient response times across the state.