Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani on Sunday received 200 police special intervention forces and two Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) ahead of their deployment to vulnerable areas in the state.
The Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun had promised to send the special forces after the abduction of schoolchildren from Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of the state.
Receiving the troops at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani, accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe and other top overnment officials, expressed confidence the deployment would strengthen the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminality
“Today, I received two Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) and 200 highly trained members of the Special Squad of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) deployed to Kaduna State by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to strengthen the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminality.
“This is a promise fulfilled. During his last visit to Kaduna State, the IGP promised to send equipment and personnel to strengthen the fighting capability and efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force in Kaduna State.
“We thank the IGP for his outstanding service and support to Kaduna State. We also appreciate Mr. President for providing focused leadership at this trying time in Nigeria’s history and ensuring the safe return of the Kuriga school children.
“Before receiving the Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) and 200 members of the Special Police Squad, we held a closed-door meeting with members of the Core Security Council and community leaders from Kuriga, Chikun LG,” Uba Sani said.
