President Muhammadu Buhari, will on Monday visit the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja, to commission operational assets acquired to improve capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has sinve concluded plans for the visit Force Public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The assets will help the police in the area of crowd control and anti-riot operations.
“The equipment include 127 operational vehicles such as Toyota Hilux Pick Up vans, Zahab Classic Pick Up vans, Mikano Rich-6 Pick Up vans, Anti-Riot Water Cannons, Armored Personnel Carriers, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Jeeps, Toyota Coaster Buses, Toyota Hiace Ambulances, Mikano Trucks, and Crowd Control Barriers Vehicles.
“Similarly, a large catchment of arms, ammunition, riot control agents such as tear gas, tasers, stun guns, pepper sprays, bulletproof vests, helmets, and other personal protective equipment procured by the Police will also be commissioned by the President.
“The Inspector-General of Police has expressed the eagerness of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure a safe and secure environment for law-abiding citizens to express their franchise at the 2023 General Election polls.
“He also warns all intending troubleshooters to be wary as the Police have been adequately trained and equipped for strategic deployment before, during, and after the elections for the enforcement of extant laws regulating the conduct of elections in Nigeria; and strengthening the general security and public safety across the length and breadth of Nigeria,” the statement said.
