Buhari Arrives Police Headquarters To Commission Operational Assets

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters to commission police operational assets.

Naija News reports that the Nigerian leader arrived around 10: 15 am with other top government functionaries to inaugurate the police equipment.

Dignitaries present are the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, the acting Chairperson of the Police Service Commission, Justice Clara Ogunbiyi, and the Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Dingyadi.

Others are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Awwal Gambo, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, our correspondent observed.

Recall that the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, had invited the President to unveil the equipment which includes 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, and 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 unveiled by the president.

The IGP expressed the eagerness of the NPF to ensure a safe and secure environment for law-abiding citizens to express their franchises during the 2023 general election.

He also warned all intending troubleshooters to be wary as the police had 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.