The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commissioned 31 high performance combat gunboats at the Nigeria Police Maritime Command Base in Ikoyi, Lagos, to enhance security operations across the nation’s waterways.
Equipped with advanced navigation, communication, and solar powered systems, the boats are designed for efficient patrols, anti-crime operations, and emergency response. Their deployment marks a significant step in the modernization of the Nigeria Police Force and reinforces its commitment to sustainable, technology-driven policing.
IGP Egbetokun stated that the initiative demonstrates the Force’s renewed focus on maritime safety, law enforcement, and inter agency collaboration. He underscored the importance of partnering with coastal communities to improve intelligence gathering and trust building.
He also acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his continued support in advancing police reforms and operational capacity.
Dignitaries in attendance included DIG B. Wazhi, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, AIG Tunji Disu, AIG Funsho Adegboye, and representatives from other security agencies. The event concluded with a live demonstration by Marine Police officers, highlighting the boats’ capabilities in action.
