Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun showcased surveillance drones purchased by the state and set to be deployed on the Lagos-Ibadan Motorway.
Abiodun stated on Thursday, that the drones, which will be piloted by trained personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, Department of Stata Service, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, will contribute in combating criminal activities on the highway.
The governor also handed over 25 patrol vans that he had bought and donated to the state police force.
Abiodun delivered the cars at a ceremony attended by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The governor urged the police department to use technology into its crime-fighting efforts.
The Inspector General has been in Ogun State since Tuesday for a three-day business visit.
Abiodun stated that obtaining the drones was one of the proactive efforts his government had taken in partnership with Lagos and Oyo states to efficiently monitor activity on the Lagos-Ibadan Motorway and ensure timely reaction in emergency scenarios.
He said:
“As a gesture of appreciation for you and all that you 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.
“Towards ensuring peace in our state, we will continue to strengthen and support our already established Security Trust Fund by procuring relevant gadgets, including drones.
“We will continue to argue the allowances and living conditions of our security personnel to motivate them to enhance security and safety in our state.”
cc: Punch Ng
