As part of its measures to ensure that citizens of Imo State are secured, the government of Senator Hope Uzodinma may have concluded plans to launch “operation search and flush” in order to flush out criminals in the state.
The state governor who recently procured some new brand new pickup trucks which are manufactured by Nigeria’s automobile giant, Innoson Vehicle Motors (IVM), and these include IVM G12, built solely for military operations, and the IVM Carrier 4×4.
The pickup trucks will be used as patrol vehicles by the security operatives in the state. The two models are favorites amongst Nigerian security outfits, including the Nigeria Police, Army, and the Air Force.
The patronage of Innoson vehicles is a big boost for the local manufacturing industry and it is a clear departure from the usual practices of buying foreign brands for local use by other governments.
During his maiden broadcast in January 2020, Governor Hope Uzodinma had promised to flush out internet fraudsters, kidnappers and ritualists from the state.
“In tandem, we shall launch Operation, “FOC,” (Flush Out Criminals) – a combined security operation targeted at flashpoints and centres of high criminal activities; including hideouts; jungles; uncompleted buildings; forest; shrines; lakes and the creeks.” the governor said during that broadcast.
The latest procurement is seen as a furtherance of the governor’s resolve to secure the state from all security threats.