Ogun state government donates 25 patrol vehicles to police to tackle criminals

The Ogun State Government on Thursday, donated 25 patrol vehicles to the state police command and in similar development acquired surveillance drones to monitor criminal activities in all parts of the state and environs.

Penpushing reports that Governor Dapo Abiodun made the presentation to the Inspector General of Police donated Kayode Egbetokun, who was on a visit to the state and accompanied by the Ogun State Commissioner of Police Abiodun Alamutu.

The Governor at the handover ceremony held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the state capital however, called on the police force to include technology in it’s crime fighting efforts.

Penpushing further reports that Abiodun explained that acquiring the drones was one of the proactive steps his administration has taken in collaboration with Lagos and Oyo states to effectively monitor activities on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to ensure prompt response in emergency situations.

The Governor who had earlier received the Inspector General in his office pointed out that the drones, would be operated by trained personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, Department of Stata Service (DSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC).

‘As a gesture of appreciation of you and all what your are doing to law enforcement and effective policing in our state and by extension Nigeria, we have decided to complement you and your efforts by donating today, 25 patrol vans to the police and our law enforcement architecture. This, we believe, will commemorate your first official visit to Ogun State’, he said.

‘Towards ensuring peace in our state, we will continue to strengthen and support our already established Security Trust Fund (STF) by procuring relevant gadgets, including drones. We will continue to argument the allowances and living condition of our security personnel to motivate them to enhance security and safety in our state’, Abiodun added

Penpushing also reports that the Governor, who was impressed with the efforts of the police boss at repositioning the force for optimal performance in line with the tenet of the President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, however called for the integration of modern technology in tackling the various security challenges facing the nation.

‘As we acknowledged your alignment with the tenet of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, we urged the integration of cutting-edge surveillance technology to combat the challenges of banditry and terrorism in the nation’, he advised.

Penpushing reports that he said Ogun State remains steadfast in fulfilling its constitutional role by prioritizing the welfare and security of the people through fostering effective inter-agencies cooperation among security agencies in the state.

The Governor disclosed that his administration in the past four and a half years, has procured more than 100 patrol vehicles and motorcycles, as well as over 300 communication gadgets for security agencies in a bid to keep the peace, assuring that his administration would spare nothing at ensuring that residents live in a stable environment and engage in business activities without fear of molestation.

Penpushing further reports that Abiodun described the Inspector General of Police as a dutiful officer and a fine gentleman who through his educational background and professional dedication was poised at ensuring that Nigerians have police force, they could be proud of.

‘You have been deliberate and intentional in the systematic redesigning of the operational strategies and administrative policies of the police force which is driven by purposeful leadership and capacity enhancement’.

‘The impactful motivation you continually instill in your personnel through timely promotion and incentives, have boosted their performance and dedication. As an expert in peace and conflict studies, you have exemplified the essence of positive police/civil relations, elevating the trust of Nigerians in the police by addressing misconducts with decisive action’.

‘Your commitment to community policing has strengthened the bond between the law enforcement and the community members significantly improving the intelligence capacity of the officers. Realizing that modern policing necessitates cooperation with all and is underpinned by technological advancement, you put your efforts and encouraged continued innovations in these areas’, he added.

Penpushing also reports that the Governor lauded the police authority for its infrastructural development efforts in the state command, particularly the new police headquarters building, the Technical Intelligence Unit, the Complaints Response Unit, and the Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun Multi-purpose Cooperative Hall.

The Inspector General of Police in his remarks said his vision was to put in place a professionally competent police force that is service oriented, rule of law compliant, people friendly and positioned to respond appropriately and adequately to the dynamics of crimes in the society.

Penpushing further reports that Egbetokun acknowledged the massive infrastructural development across the state, disclosing that more police stations and more Area Commands would be created as well as the deployment of more mobile policemen squadrons to provide adequate security in the state.

The police boss praised the Governor’s innovative idea in the purchase of the drones, noting that the gesture would further enhance the security of the state, even as he called on other states to take the same step to ensure the security of their people.

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