The Lagos State Government has increased
security measures in the state with the acquisition of three
helicopters, among other gadgets, to fight rising insecurity in the
state.
A statement on Wednesday by the state
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, stated that
the equipment would be formally presented to the Rapid Response Squad on
Friday at an occasion to be chaired by President Muhammadu Buahri.
It said, “President Muhammadu Buhari’s
visit will witness the rebranding of the RRS as the state’s no-nonsense
police response squad against crime and criminality. The President will
also join Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in handing over the brand new patrol
equipment to the police authorities in the state.
“The equipment to be handed over
include: three helicopters, two patrol boats, 100 motorcycles, 13 BM
power bikes, 60 Ford salon cars, 55 Ford Rangers, 40 Toyota salon cars,
10 Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs, 31 Armored Personnel Carriers, as well as
police uniforms and other kits.
“With these security equipment, the
governor has demonstrated his firm commitment and ability to safeguard
the lives and property of every Lagosian.
“The government is convinced that this
gesture will further boost the morale and capacity of the police, RRS
and other security agencies in the state. We believe that this will send
a clear signal that criminals and armed robbers no longer have a hiding
place in the state,” he said.
The statement urged residents to
continue to support the government by abiding by the Lagos State Road
Traffic Law, which forbade street trading, plying of BRT lane by private
and commercial vehicles, and also restricted commercial motorcycles on
the highways.
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