In a renewed push to fight crime on Nigeria’s waterways, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has commissioned 31 high-tech operational gunboats in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The commissioning, which took place on Thursday, at the NPF Maritime Command Base, marks a bold step in modernising the Nigeria Police Force’s maritime operations. These gunboats are equipped with advanced navigation and communication systems, plus solar-powered technology, ensuring round-the-clock patrol, rescue, and anti-crime operations.
31 Combat Gunboats Commissioned In Lagos In a renewed push to fight crime on Nigeria’s waterways, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has commissioned 31 high-tech operational gunboats in Ikoyi, Lagos. The commissioning, which took place on Thursday, at the NPF Maritime Command Base, marks a bold step in modernising the Nigeria Police Force’s maritime operations. These gunboats are equipped with advanced navigation and communication systems, plus solar-powered technology, ensuring round-the-clock patrol, rescue, and anti-crime operations. “These boats represent our resolve” – IGP “These gunboats are not just vessels; they represent our unwavering resolve to protect Nigeria’s waterways, safeguard lives and property, and dismantle criminal networks,” IGP Egbetokun stated. The IGP stressed that the launch underscores the Force’s strategic shift toward eco-friendly, intelligence-led policing, particularly in the nation’s inland channels, backwaters, and coastal areas. He also called for stronger synergy between the Police and agencies like the Nigerian Navy, NIMASA, and the Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, pledging better community collaboration with coastal residents for local intelligence gathering. Thanks to President Tinubu IGP Egbetokun acknowledged the unwavering support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attributing the transformation in the Force to his leadership: “Under Mr. President’s visionary leadership, the Nigeria Police is undergoing reform, modernisation, and professional excellence.” Top brass in attendance Some of the top officers at the event included: ·DIG B. Wazhi – Deputy Inspector General, Operations ·AIG Adegoke Fayoade, mni – Zone 2 ·AIG Tunji Disu – Special Protection Unit ·AIG Funsho Adegboye – Mobile Police Force The commissioning ended with a live demonstration by Marine Police personnel, showcasing the new boats in action and reinforcing the Force’s readiness to secure Nigeria’s waters. #IGP#IGPegbetokun#nigerianpolice#MaritimeSecurity#Gunboats#Waterways#lagoswaterways#PortSafety#NIMASA#NationalSecurity#casefileTV
“These gunboats are not just vessels; they represent our unwavering resolve to protect Nigeria’s waterways, safeguard lives and property, and dismantle criminal networks,” IGP Egbetokun stated.
The IGP stressed that the launch underscores the Force’s strategic shift toward eco-friendly, intelligence-led policing, particularly in the nation’s inland channels, backwaters, and coastal areas.
He also called for stronger synergy between the Police and agencies like the Nigerian Navy, NIMASA, and the Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, pledging better community collaboration with coastal residents for local intelligence gathering.
Thanks to President Tinubu
IGP Egbetokun acknowledged the unwavering support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attributing the transformation in the Force to his leadership:
“Under Mr. President’s visionary leadership, the Nigeria Police is undergoing reform, modernisation, and professional excellence.”
Top brass in attendance
Some of the top officers at the event included:
DIG B. Wazhi – Deputy Inspector General, Operations
AIG Adegoke Fayoade, mni – Zone 2
AIG Tunji Disu – Special Protection Unit
AIG Funsho Adegboye – Mobile Police Force
The commissioning ended with a live demonstration by Marine Police personnel, showcasing the new boats in action and reinforcing the Force’s readiness to secure Nigeria’s waters.
