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By Olu Balogun
Federal Government, through the Ministry of Police Affairs, has handed over seven Modified Light Tactical Armoured Vehicles, LTAV to the Nigeria Police Force, NPF to bolster national security and safeguard lives and property across the country.
Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, while officially handin6 over the armoured vehicles to the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, said they symbolize a collective effort to empower the NPF in their vital role of safeguarding lives and property across the nation.
“Today’s event marks a significant milestone. The security vehicles we are handing over to the Nigeria Police Force stand as a testament to the relentless commitment of our ministry to bolster national security.
“The ministry has worked diligently, leveraging our annual budget, to address critical needs within the Nigeria Police Force. It is with pride that I present to you seven (7) state-of-the-art Modified Light Tactical Armoured Vehicles (LTAV), procured from our 2024 operational budget.
“We believe these vehicles will significantly enhance operational efficiency, ensuring our officers can perform their duties more safely and effectively,” Gaidam stressed.
The minister went further: “One noteworthy aspect of these vehicles is their design, which incorporates local content. This means they are tailored for ease of maintenance within Nigeria, unlike many imported security vehicles that often struggle with durability due to our unique weather conditions and terrain. This local content design ensures resilience, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness”.
While assuring the Police that their well-being and security remain a top priority of the President Tinubu administration, he also reiterated the government’s commitment to providing the necessary resources to support their tireless efforts in protecting Nigeria’s citizens and their property.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma Ogbonaya Nlia said the procurement and delivery of these LTAVs is a critical part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to provide the Force with modern tools and resources necessary to confront the evolving nature of crime and insecurity in our society.
He said it is a testament to the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the capacity and operational readiness of the Nigeria Police Force, adding that they are lifelines that will aid in safeguarding the lives of our gallant officers as well as the citizens they are sworn to protect.
Receiving the vehicles, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, expressed profound gratitude of the Force to the minister for the generous donation of critical assets, noting that it is not the first time they were receiving such a donation.
“We are receiving this critical asset at a time most needed and surely play a significant role in enhancing our equipment capability and boosting our anti-crime efforts, and will be deployed where they will be needed,” he said.
