The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, launched the 100 security patrol vehicles his government earlier purchased to enhance security operations in the State.
Governor Makinde, who equally launched the State’s Security Code 615, declared that the welfare of security officials would be the top priority of his administration.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the Governor as making the declaration at a brief event to mark the distribution of the 100 Kia Rio units to security agencies in the state.
According to the Governor, with the launch of sophisticated gadgets and communication tools in the vehicles, criminals would have no place to hide in the state.
The statement further added that the government of
Oyo State was bent on keeping the State safe, so as to ensure that those who come to do business in the state can sleep with two eyes closed.The Governor described the launching of the vehicles as a milestone in the State, adding that the welfare of security officers will be given top priority.
The Governor maintained that criminal elements in the State were in for a tough time because the security agencies now have Oyo State covered in terms of communication equipment and other gadgets.
He equally tasked security officers to be ready and up to the task to combat crimes in the State.
“In furtherance of our administration’s vision for a safe Oyo State, we are here to launch these security patrol vehicles. The men are ready. They are no-nonsense officers and men. So, criminals are now in for it in Oyo State, if they ever try to come in here, I believe we are up to the task.
“I thank our service commanders for their cooperation for contributing the officers and men that will carry out this task to secure Oyo State for us. We have Oyo State covered in terms of communication, which is a new one. It means that no matter where in Oyo State, we will get criminals. I can’t wait to see officers chase criminals down the streets with the siren blaring because they now have everything that is required of them to do their job.
See photos of the commission below
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