Lagos, Nigeria – Tijani Fatai has officially assumed duty as the 42nd Commissioner of Police of the Lagos State Police Command, taking over leadership of one of Nigeria’s most strategic security formations. He succeeds Olohundare Jimoh, who served as the 41st Commissioner from February 18, 2025, to March 26, 2026.
A native of Agege in Lagos State, Fatai began his academic journey at Anwar-ul-Islam College, Agege, before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Olabisi Onabanjo University, formerly Ogun State University. He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in June 1994 and has since built a long career across operations, administration, and field command.
Before his latest appointment, Fatai served as Commissioner of Police at the Eastern Ports in Port Harcourt and held several key roles, including Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters Annex in Lagos. His experience also spans positions as Assistant Commissioner of Police in Finance and Administration at Zone 2 Command, Area Commander in multiple locations, Squadron Commander in the Police Mobile Force, and Divisional Police Officer in Ogun and Lagos states. He is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
His appointment comes at a time when security coordination and policing reforms remain a major focus in Lagos. Fatai has pledged to build on existing reforms, strengthen internal security, and improve collaboration with other agencies and communities. He also assured residents of his commitment to protecting lives and property while promoting professionalism, discipline, and effective service delivery across the command.
The Police Command has called on the public to support the new leadership as it works to enhance safety and maintain law and order across the state.
