As part of efforts to strengthen security operatives’ capacity to tackle crime and criminality, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has donated 50 patrol vehicles and 60 motorbikes to security agencies in the state.
Presenting the vehicles to the security operatives at the weekend in Benin, the governor said the items would aid the security agents in combating crimes in the state.
“Today, we are formally handing over the first batch of vehicles and bikes to security agencies to sustain our security network in Edo. These are made up of 50 vehicles, including patrol and Hilux vans and 60 motorbikes.
“He said the items would be distributed to the security agencies, including the vigilante network, police, Federal Road Safety Corps, among others so that we can strengthen our security architecture.”
“We have some ambulances that will be made available for medical and emergency response”, he added.
Obaseki said all federal security operatives and the state’s vigilante network will be represented at the new Command and Control Centre in the state for effective coordination.
On his part, Edo State Police Commissioner, Philip Ogbadu, said while the state government has done its part by setting up the facility, the security agencies will do their part by providing the manpower to ensure the security of lives and property in the state.
