Nigeria, May 17 -- The Lagos State Police Command has received operational assets from the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) ahead of the planned launch of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), a new tactical formation designed to improve rapid response to violent crimes across the state.

According to a statement on X on Saturday by police spokesperson in Lagos, Abimbola Adebisi, the items include two operational vehicles, 50 ballistic helmets, 50 bulletproof vests and 50 ballistic shields. They are expected to enhance the safety and mobility of officers deployed to the unit.

The development comes as the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it is embarking on ongoing operational reforms aimed at improving response time to armed robbe...