"We are on course to making our State a safe haven", says Governor Ambode

The governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode,commissioned security equipment worth N4. 765 billion on Friday, November 27th.

According to him, this will help the Lagos State Police Command to rid Lagos state of traffic insecurity.

“Our Police Command will have its operations significantly driven by the right technology and equipment that will match the emerging sophistication of crime in our contemporary time. Members of the Police Command have been undergoing training to better equip them for the job. We have also rebranded the Rapid Response Squad of the State police Command to give them a new identity. Given the encouraging partnership and support of well-meaning citizens and corporate organisations, we are on course to making our State a safe haven only for law abiding citizens.

We say to whom much is given, much is expected. Law enforcement officers are never 'off duty.' They are dedicated public servants who are sworn to protect the public at any time and place. Lagosians will not accept excuses."

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After the commission, Governor Ambode handed over 100 4-Door Salon Cars, 55 Ford Ranger Pick-Ups, 10 Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-Ups, 15 BMW Power Bikes, 100 Power Bikes, Isuzu Trucks, three (3) Helicopters, two(2) Gun Boats, 15 Armoured Personnel Carriers, Revolving Lights, Siren and Public Address System, Vehicular Radio Communicators, Security Gadgets including Bullet Proof Vests, Helmets, Handcuffs, etc, Uniforms, Kits and Improved Insurance and Death Benefit Schemes for officers to the Police.

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Check out the newly commissioned security equipment in the gallery above.