FG to Citizens: Your Security Our Top Priority

Linus Aleke in Abuja 

The federal government has assured operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and all citizens that their well-being and security remain a top priority of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. 

It said that it is also committed to providing the necessary resources to support their tireless efforts in protecting Nigeria’s citizens and their property.

The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, said this while handing over seven Modified Light Tactical Armoured Vehicles (LTAV) to the Nigeria Police Force to bolster national security and safeguard lives and property across the nation.

Handing over the logistics enabler to the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, at the headquarters of the ministry, Abuja, the minister pointed out that the vehicles symbolise a collective effort to empower the Nigeria Police in their vital role of safeguarding lives and property across the country.

He said, “Today’s event marks a significant milestone. The security vehicles we are handing over to the Nigeria Police Force stand as a testament to the relentless commitment of our ministry to bolster national security.” 

He said the ministry has worked diligently, leveraging its annual budget, to address critical needs within the Nigeria Police Force.

“It is with pride that I present to you seven state-of-the-art Modified Light Tactical Armoured Vehicles (LTAV), procured from our 2024 operational budget. We believe these vehicles will significantly enhance operational efficiency, ensuring our officers can perform their duties more safely and effectively,” Gaidam stressed.

He said one noteworthy aspect of these vehicles is their design, which incorporates local content. 

He said, “This means they are tailored for ease of maintenance within Nigeria, unlike many imported security vehicles that often struggle with durability due to our unique weather conditions and terrain. This local content design ensures resilience, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.”

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Ogbonaya Nlia, said the procurement and delivery of these LTAVs are a critical part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to provide the Force with modern tools and resources necessary to confront the evolving nature of crime and insecurity in our society.

Receiving the vehicles, the Inspector General of Police, Egbetokun, expressed profound gratitude from the Force to the Minister of Police Affairs for the generous donation of critical assets to the Nigeria Police Force, noting that it is not the first time they were receiving such a donation.

He said, “We are receiving this critical asset at a time it is mostly needed and will surely play a significant role in enhancing our equipment capability and boosting our anti-crime efforts.”