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Abia Govt Gives 13 Vans To Security Operatives
Mohammed Oluwatimileyin Taoheed reports,
Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, the present Governor of Abia State, has donated a number of 13 patrol vans to the security bodies in a bid to ensure effective security in the state.
Our Correspondent gathered that the Police received 6 vans, the Army 3 while the Navy, the DSS and the Correctional Services got one each.
During the handing over event which took place at the Government House, the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Chris Ezem, who represented the Governor, noted that the suuport came in order to boost the morale of the forces at tackling criminal elements and ensuring the safety of lives and properties in the state.
Speaking with Track News Nigeria, he assured that the state government would provide more patrol vans to ensure that the demands of the security agencies are met in overcoming the security loopholes affecting the state.
He explained: “The donation of more patrol vehicles is a further step in securing Abia state and Nigeria and encouraging the security agencies to double their efforts in chasing criminals and overcoming the security challenges bedeviling Abia state and Nigeria. We commend the synergy between the Abia state government and the security agencies.We will continue taking these steps,we know it won’t go round but we will continue the donation. As we progress ,we will do more in enduring that the needs of these agencies are met. The police will receive 6 vans, the Army 3, the Navy gets one, while the DSS will receive one and the Prisons will also receive one to enable them convey inmates to court.”
Vowing to maintain the vehicles, DSP Lambert Ekwekwe, assured that the Police and other security agencies would continue to do their best to provide security and urged residents to volunteer useful information to help combat crime.
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