Governor of lagos state Akinwunmi Ambode showed his willingness to put an end to the raging insecurity in the state by donating security equipment and vehicles to the state police command and the Rapid Response Squad valued at N4.765bn.
The governor officially donated the equipment to security operatives on
Friday, November 27 at the state house in Ikeja in an attempt to put an end
to the growing concern expressed by Lagosians on the issue of insecurity.
The governor charged the security officials to deploy the equipment
effectively as Lagosians would no longer accept excuses.
Equipment donated include 100 4-door salon cars, 55 Ford Ranger pick-ups,
10 Toyota land cruiser pick-ups, 15 BMW power bikes, 100 power bikes,
Isuzu trucks, three helicopters, two gun boats, 15 armoured personnel
carriers, revolving lights, siren and public address system, vehicular radio
communicators, security gadgets including bullet proof vests, helmets,
handcuffs, uniforms, kits and improved insurance and death benefit
schemes for officers.
Governor Ambode noted that with the new development, the state was now
on par with other modern cities across the world in terms of security.
“Our Police Command will have its operations significantly driven by the right
technology and equipment that will match the emerging sophistication of crime in our contemporary time.
“Members of the Police Command have been undergoing training to better
equip them for the job. We have also rebranded the Rapid Response Squad of the State police Command to give them a new identity.
“Given the encouraging partnership and support of well-meaning citizens and corporate organisations, we are on course to making our State a safe haven only for law abiding citizens.
“We say to whom much is given, much is expected. Law enforcement officers
are never ‘off duty.’ They are dedicated public servants who are sworn to
protect the public at any time and place. Lagosians will not accept excuses.”
The governor urged President Muhammadu Buhari to support Lagos in the
fight against insecurity as whatever happened in Lagos would impact on the
whole country.
He also urged Lagosians to use the security line, 112, to communicate
suspicious persons and activities.
Source:naij.com
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