The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, says the police has concluded plans to receive President Muhammadu Buhari, who is bullied to visit Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja, to commission a wide assortment of operational assets on Monday 13th February 2023 by 9am.
He said the assets were acquired to strategically improve on the operational capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly in crowd control and anti-riot operations.
The equipment to be commissioned, according to a statement by CSP Olumiyuwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, 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.
Others are; 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,” Alkali Baba said.
The IG also warned all intending troublemakers 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.”
