Police Trust Fund Donates Three Gunboats to Lagos Police to Boost Maritime Security

The Police Trust Fund has donated three gunboats to the Lagos State Police Command in a bid to boost maritime security in the state, according to reports by FRCN HQ. The new vessels are expected to strengthen the capacity of the Lagos police in managing security challenges on the waterways. Radio Nigeria Lagos also reported the donation, stating that the gunboats will be used to combat piracy and other maritime crimes. However, the specific date of the donation and when the gunboats will be deployed has not been disclosed by the Police Trust Fund or the Lagos State Police Command. This move comes as part of ongoing efforts to improve security in Lagos, a city that is Nigeria’s economic hub and a major port of entry.