Obaseki donates 150 motorcycles, 18 buses to vigilantes

The Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has donated 150 motorcycles to members of the Edo State Security Vigilante Network (ESSVN) as part of efforts to secure lives and property across the state.

Speaking during the handing over of the motorcycles to the beneficiaries, Obaseki said the gesture would boost the operations of ESSVN and enable members of the group to access remote areas.

He said, “We are handing over 150 motorcycles to members of Edo State Vigilante Security Network to enable them to access remote areas and provide security to our people. Please accept these motorcycles on behalf of the Edo State Government.’’

The governor also donated 18 Sienna buses purchased by the Edo State Chapter of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) to the vigilantes.

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The ESSVN Coordinator, Col. Kole Omomia (rtd), assured on the judicious use of the items to combat  crime in the state.”