Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has commissioned and handed over 10 brand new Toyota Hilux patrol vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force, Irrua Area Command, in a move aimed at strengthening security operations across Edo Central Senatorial District in particular and Edo State in general.
The vehicles, which were officially received by the Area Commander recently, are part of the State Government’s continued efforts to support security agencies in combating crime and ensuring the safety of residents.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Okpebholo emphasised that the initiative was driven by concern for the safety and welfare of the people.
Okpebholo in a statement issued Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, commended the Inspector-General of Police for deploying the Mobile Police (MOPOL), 82 Squadron to Uromi, describing the move as “very dear” to the people of the region.
He noted “It is not because we have bought vehicles for the police. It is because of the concern of our people in terms of security.”
“To me, it is painful that somebody will go out from his house, he may not come back because of evil people. So what do we do? We must continue to fight them and chase them out of our land.
“We cannot just leave them like that without equipment, without utility vehicles. How would they work? When they hear that something is happening at another location, how will they get there? That is the essence of acquiring these vehicles for them.”
The Majority Leader of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Jonathan Ibhamawu, The Area Commander, and the Vice Chairman of PCRC, Edo Central, Shaka Williams all spoke in appreciation of the governor’s effort in not only security but including other sectors.