AbdulRazaq Presents 32 Patrol Vehicles, 160 Motorcycles to Boost Security Mobility

Hammed Shittu in Ilorin

Piqued by the increasing insecurity in Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has  presented 32 brand new patrol vehicles and 160 motorcycles to support the movement of security personnel  across the 16 local government councils of the state.

Speaking in Ilorin yesterday during the presentations of the security  support to stakeholders in the state, AbdulRazaq said  the development was to step up collaborations to improve safety in the hinterlands.

He also used the occasion to present three patrol vehicles to Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA) to improve their operations.

“Today is another day in our efforts to strengthen security across the state. Each of the 16 local governments is getting two vehicles and 10 motorcycles each.

“The local council authorities are to work closely with all the stakeholders, including traditional rulers within their areas, and make sure that they have serious engagements with security agencies.

“The security agencies cannot do it alone. They need our support to make sure that our communities are safe. This is why we are making sure that they have the right mobility to do that. We urge them to put it to good use,” he added.

In his response, the State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu commended the Governor for the initiative, which he said would help to bolster security in every part of the state.

The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) and chairman of Ifelodun Local Government, Jide Ashonibare lauded the distribution of the vehicles, which he said would go a long way to strengthen local security architecture in the state.

KWARTMA Chief Executive Officer, Akeem Adegboye received the vehicles on behalf of the body, and thanked the governor for the gesture.