Tijani Fatai has officially assumed duty as the 42nd Commissioner of Police in charge of the Lagos State Command, marking a new phase in the state’s policing leadership.
His appointment was confirmed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Ikeja, Abimbola Adebisi.
Fatai succeeds Olohundare Jimoh, who served as the 41st Commissioner of Police from February 18, 2025, to March 26, 2026.
A native of Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, Fatai attended Anwar-ul-Islam College, Agege, before proceeding to Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University), Ago-Iwoye, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy.
He enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on June 10, 1994, and has since held several strategic positions nationwide. Prior to his latest appointment, he served as Commissioner of Police, Eastern Port, Port Harcourt.
His extensive career also includes roles as Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Department of Operations at the Maritime Force Headquarters Annex and Lagos State Command Headquarters, Ikeja. He has served as Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Department of Finance and Administration at Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos.
Other positions held by the new commissioner include Area Commander in Ilaro, Ogun State; Maiduguri Metro, Borno State; and Area C, Surulere, Lagos. He also served as Squadron Commander of 5 Police Mobile Force in Benin, Edo State, and 17 PMF in Akure, Ondo State.
Additionally, Fatai has worked as Officer-in-Charge of the Homicide Section at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lagos, and as Divisional Police Officer in Ogere, Ogun State, as well as Ijanikin and Alakara divisions in Lagos.
According to the statement, his “track record of leadership, professionalism, and dedication to duty underscores his preparedness to steer the affairs of the Lagos State Police Command effectively.”
Fatai reassured residents and stakeholders of his commitment to consolidating ongoing reforms, enhancing internal security, strengthening inter-agency collaboration, and fostering community partnerships. He also pledged to advance efforts to protect lives and property in line with global best practices.
“The Lagos State Police Command therefore, solicits the continued support and cooperation of the public as the new leadership works to deepen professionalism, discipline, and service delivery,” the statement added.
