The Lagos State Government is set to enhance its security measures through the deployment of surveillance drones, an initiative that aims to improve intelligence gathering and tackle the rising insecurity in the state. Ayodele Ogunsan, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSFTF), announced this plan during a press conference marking 100 days since he assumed office. He emphasized that this initiative will bolster aerial surveillance capabilities and improve rapid response to security threats that may arise across Lagos.

The Lagos State Security Trust Fund has begun discussions to establish a Memorandum of Understanding with two key security agencies: the Nigerian Air Force and the Nigeria Police Airwing. This collaboration aims to support coordinated air-based security operations, which will significantly boost the effectiveness of surveillance across the state. The deployment of drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), is seen as a vital step towards modernizing Lagos's approach to security management by leveraging technology to better address challenges in urban security.

The implications of this drone initiative may be far-reaching, contributing not only to an enhanced sense of safety for Lagos residents but also paving the way for more technological advancements in policing and security measures in Nigeria as a whole. By adopting such strategies, the Lagos State Government hopes to set a precedent for other states in the country to follow in the quest for improved security solutions.