Insecurity: Abiodun Hands Over 55 Patrol Vehicles, Bulletproof Vests, Helmets To IGP

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Friday officially handed
over 55 patrol vehicles, motorcycles, 200 bullet proof vests, a
number of helmets and communication equipment to the Inspector
General of the Police, Usman Alkali Baba, who was on an official
visit to the state.

Abiodun said the presentation of the security vehicles and
gadgets to the police was another symbolic representation of his
administration’s commitment towards providing a safe environment
for all the people of the state.

He said the donation which included 35 saloon vehicles; 20
pick-up patrol vehicles; 200 bullet proof vests and helmets to the
police and other security agencies in the state, was the second one
to be done since he assumed office as governor.

Abiodun noted that the gesture was part of his government’s
continued collaboration and cooperation with the security agencies,
to improve security of lives and property in Ogun.

The governor, who said that apart from donating equipment and
gadgets to security agencies in the state, his administration has
also continued to support all the security agencies with other
forms of logistics.

He noted that though the police and other security agencies are
on the Exclusive List of the Nigerian constitution, security
apparatus in Ogun would continue to receive necessary support to
enhance their crime-fighting abilities.

While noting that security is important towards improving the
Ease of Doing Business, Abiodun said “the procurement and donation
of security equipment is also to further motivate men and officers
of security agencies for improved efficiency and effectiveness, in
the discharge of their constitutional roles in fighting
criminality”.

The governor added: “Our administration will remain unwavering
in our commitment to ensure that lives and property are secured in
Ogun State. Some people have tested our will at different points,
but we have also shown them that Ogun State will never be a haven
for criminals or criminal tendencies.

“Let me use this opportunity to commend all men and officers of
security agencies in Ogun State for their professionalism,
commitment and dedication.

“However, there is a need for significant increase in enrolment
of community policing and welfare of the men. Distinguished ladies
and gentlemen, we all have justification for the apprehensive
situation in our dear country.

“However, we all have our roles to play. We must continue to
cooperate with our security agencies in fishing out those
criminals”.

The governor, who disclosed that two of the six armoured
vehicles ordered had been delivered, also said water cannons and
other anti riot equipment would be procured for the police.

He, however, read a riot act to people fomenting security
breaches in the state, declaring his administration would not
tolerate any efforts to truncate the peaceful and pristine
environment of the state.

He further enjoined officers of all security agencies to utilize
the provided materials for improved security, saying “this is how
the public and private sector will be further encouraged to support
the security agencies”.

Earlier in his remarks, the IGP Alkali Baba thanked the governor
for the gesture, noting that no security outfit in the world can
succeed without mobility and communication gadgets.

The IGP who dubbed Abiodun a “security conscious governor”, said
the donation would go a long way in ensuring security of lives and
property in the state.

“Security is everybody’s business; we appreciate you for making
our jobs easier by giving us tools to work. No security outfit in
the world can succeed without mobility and communication gadgets.
The body armour will give personnel courage to confront crimes.

“This will go a long way in ensuring the security of lives and
property in Ogun state and I want to assure that we will be
ruthless on those posing a serious security threat to the peaceful
coexistence in the country,” the IGP stated.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Friday officially handed
over 55 patrol vehicles, motorcycles, 200 bullet proof vests, a
number of helmets and communication equipment to the Inspector
General of the Police, Usman Alkali Baba, who was on an official
visit to the state.

Abiodun said the presentation of the security vehicles and
gadgets to the police was another symbolic representation of his
administration’s commitment towards providing a safe environment
for all the people of the state.

He said the donation which included 35 saloon vehicles; 20
pick-up patrol vehicles; 200 bullet proof vests and helmets to the
police and other security agencies in the state, was the second one
to be done since he assumed office as governor.

Abiodun noted that the gesture was part of his government’s
continued collaboration and cooperation with the security agencies,
to improve security of lives and property in Ogun.

The governor, who said that apart from donating equipment and
gadgets to security agencies in the state, his administration has
also continued to support all the security agencies with other
forms of logistics.

He noted that though the police and other security agencies are
on the Exclusive List of the Nigerian constitution, security
apparatus in Ogun would continue to receive necessary support to
enhance their crime-fighting abilities.

While noting that security is important towards improving the
Ease of Doing Business, Abiodun said “the procurement and donation
of security equipment is also to further motivate men and officers
of security agencies for improved efficiency and effectiveness, in
the discharge of their constitutional roles in fighting
criminality”.

The governor added: “Our administration will remain unwavering
in our commitment to ensure that lives and property are secured in
Ogun State. Some people have tested our will at different points,
but we have also shown them that Ogun State will never be a haven
for criminals or criminal tendencies.

“Let me use this opportunity to commend all men and officers of
security agencies in Ogun State for their professionalism,
commitment and dedication.

“However, there is a need for significant increase in enrolment
of community policing and welfare of the men. Distinguished ladies
and gentlemen, we all have justification for the apprehensive
situation in our dear country.

“However, we all have our roles to play. We must continue to
cooperate with our security agencies in fishing out those
criminals”.

The governor, who disclosed that two of the six armoured
vehicles ordered had been delivered, also said water cannons and
other anti riot equipment would be procured for the police.

He, however, read a riot act to people fomenting security
breaches in the state, declaring his administration would not
tolerate any efforts to truncate the peaceful and pristine
environment of the state.

He further enjoined officers of all security agencies to utilize
the provided materials for improved security, saying “this is how
the public and private sector will be further encouraged to support
the security agencies”.

Earlier in his remarks, the IGP Alkali Baba thanked the governor
for the gesture, noting that no security outfit in the world can
succeed without mobility and communication gadgets.

The IGP who dubbed Abiodun a “security conscious governor”, said
the donation would go a long way in ensuring security of lives and
property in the state.

“Security is everybody’s business; we appreciate you for making
our jobs easier by giving us tools to work. No security outfit in
the world can succeed without mobility and communication gadgets.
The body armour will give personnel courage to confront crimes.

“This will go a long way in ensuring the security of lives and
property in Ogun state and I want to assure that we will be
ruthless on those posing a serious security threat to the peaceful
coexistence in the country,” the IGP stated.