By Chijioke Kingsley
Abuja (Sundiata Post) -The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has refurbished security vehicles of several security agencies in the State, aimed at empowering personnel to promptly respond to security alerts and apprehend fleeing criminals.
According to a statement sent to our correspondent by the Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Gyang Bere, said the decision to refurbish all out-of-service vehicles owned by security agencies in the State was reached during a recent Security Council Meeting.
“At the meeting the Governor promised to provide the necessary tools to support the safety and security of citizens of Plateau”, Bere said.
Presenting the vehicles to the security agencies at the Government House in Jos on Wednesday, the Secretary to the Government of the State, Arc. Samuel Jatau who represented the Governor, said the effort is aimed at fortifying the relationship between the government and security agencies.
The Governor expressed appreciation for the tireless efforts of security personnel in safeguarding lives and property, particularly in rural areas.
“This initiative is aimed at fortifying the existing partnership between the State government and security agencies.
“The vehicles would significantly enhance your capacity for rapid response”.
Bere however said Mutfwang underscored his administration’s unwavering commitment to supporting security agencies in fulfilling their constitutional mandate.
“Ensuring the safety of lives and property remains a top priority for our administration,” Mutfwang said.
Our correspondent reports that the refurbished vehicles were allocated as follows: Operation Rainbow received 5 vehicles, the Department of State Services (DSS) 7, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) 4, the Nigeria Police Force 4, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) received a share as well.
Speaking on behalf of the benefiting agencies, the Commandant of the NSCDC, Mr. M. Ishaku, extended his gratitude to the Governor for the timely intervention.
He assured the Governor that the vehicles would be strategically deployed to maximize their impact on community safety.
David Olusegun, the consultant overseeing the refurbishment project, reported that 32 vehicles were earmarked for repairs under the first phase, with 21 now ready for deployment and an additional 11 expected to be delivered within the next two weeks.
He added that funding for the repair of vehicles slated for the second and third phases has been secured, with a view to boosting the mobility of security personnel across the State.
