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Tijani Fatai has formally taken up his role as the 42nd Commissioner of Police for the Lagos State Command.
His appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Command, Ikeja, Abimbola Adebisi.
He succeeds Olohundare Jimoh, who served as the 41st Commissioner of Police from 18 February 2025 to 26 March 2026.
Fatai, an indigene of Agege Local Government Area in Lagos State, attended Anwar-ul-Islam College, Agege, between 1979 and 1984.
He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Ogun State University, now known as Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.
He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on 10 June 1994 and has since occupied a number of key positions nationwide.
Before his current appointment, he served as Commissioner of Police at the Eastern Port in Port Harcourt.
His earlier postings include Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Department of Operations at the Maritime Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos, as well as at the Lagos State Command Headquarters in Ikeja.
He also held the position of Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Department of Finance and Administration at Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos.
Among other roles, Fatai served as Area Commander in Ilaro, Ogun State; Maiduguri Metro, Borno State; and Area C, Surulere, Lagos. He was also Squadron Commander of 5 Police Mobile Force (PMF) in Benin, Edo State, and 17 PMF in Akure, Ondo State.
In addition, he acted as Officer-in-Charge of the Homicide Section at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lagos, and served as Divisional Police Officer in Ogere, Ogun State, as well as in Ijanikin and Alakara in Lagos State.
Fatai is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
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.”
The new Commissioner assured stakeholders and residents of his commitment to building on ongoing reforms, improving internal security, strengthening collaboration among agencies, and promoting community engagement.
He further pledged to uphold the mandate of safeguarding 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.
*CP TIJANI FATAI, PSC, ASSUMES DUTY AS COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, LAGOS STATE COMMAND*
CP Tijani Fatai, psc, has officially assumed duty as the 42nd Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command. He takes over from CP Olohundare Jimoh, who served as the 41st Commissioner of Police of… pic.twitter.com/bJ1Fb5LMrc
— Lagos State Police Command (@LagosPoliceNG) March 26, 2026
