The Governor of Lagos State, Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has commended the outstanding bravery and professionalism of SP Banti Adamu and his tactical team while serving under the leadership of retired Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Kehinde Oni and former Commissioner of Police in Lagos, AIG Adegoke Fayoade now AIG in charge of Zone 2 Police Command (comprising Lagos and Ogun States)
TheMediaGood Newspaper can reliably report that this honor is for their heroic dismantling of the dangerous Ladipo kidnap syndicate notorious for targeting wealthy Igbo businessmen among other victims across the state. Their devious acts were quelled late 2024.
The success of SP Banti Adamu and his team have become a legacy of service which will continue to inspire the policing community.The Governor’s commendation came during the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) Town Hall meeting on Security held today Thursday, 11th December, 2025.
The gang, described as one of the most sophisticated abduction cells operating in Ladipo, Lagos, was known for demanding ransoms of not less than NG₦200 million from each of their victims. Their defeat, coordinated by Oni’s team, marked one of the most significant security breakthroughs in recent years.
The Governor hailed the high-risk operation as a masterclass in discipline, intelligence, and commitment to public safety.
The awardees expressed gratitude to the Lagos State Government and the Nigeria Police Force under IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
The Town Hall meeting was attended by top security chiefs, private sector donors, and captains of industry.
Dignitaries present at the 19th LSSTF Annual Town Hall meeting on Security include the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa; the Minister of Finance, Hon. Wale Edun; Founder and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; industrialist and philanthropist Chief Kessington Adebutu represented by MD/CEO of JB Farms, Mr. Ajibola Adebutu; Lagos Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde.
Others are the Chairman of Access Bank, Aig Imoukhuede; MD of Access Bank, Ogbonna; MD of Providus Bank, Walter; DG of NIMC, Mrs. Bisoye Coker; Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa represented by Hon. Stephen Ogundipe; former Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora; the Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr Ayo Ogunsan; the former Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr. Abdurrazaq Balogun; pioneer Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Mr. Fola Arthur Worrey; Special Adviser to Lagos Governor on Agriculture, Dr. Rotimi Fashola; diplomats from China, Cameroon, Canada, and USA, Chairmen from Lagos Conference 57, Oba Alara of Ilara, HRM Oba Ogunsanwo among many others.