EFFECTIVE POLICING: President Buhari to commission NPF’s operational assets, others Monday

By BASHIR ADEFAKA

All arrangements have been perfected for the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Loui’s Edet House, Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday February 13, 2023.

During the visit, the President is scheduled to commission among others equipment acquired by the administration of Usman Alkali Baba, the Inspector General of Police, for the improvement of operation capabilities of the police, according to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, dated February 11, 2023 and copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER.

The statement with Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.5/20 said, “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, has concluded plans in readiness for the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, to Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja, to commission a wide assortment of operational assets acquired to strategically improve on the operational capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly in crowd control and anti-riot operations, on Monday 13th February, 2023 by 9am.

“The equipment to be commissioned include a total of 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.