Kwara Gov Boosts Security With 32 Vehicles, 160 Motorcycles

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday, presented 32 brand-new patrol vehicles and 160 motorcycles across 16 local government in the State.

The vehicles and motorcycles are intended to enhance the movement of security personnel and strengthen collaborations with security agencies, as the government takes proactive steps to improve safety in the state.

AbdulRazaq, in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, revealed that the Governor has also presented three patrol vehicles to the Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA) to improve their operations.

“Today is another day in our efforts to strengthen security across the state. Each of the 16 local governments is getting two vehicles and 10 motorcycles each,” the Governor said at a brief event in Government House Ilorin.

“The local council authorities are to work closely with all the stakeholders, including traditional rulers within their areas, and make sure that they have serious engagements with security agencies. The security agencies cannot do it alone. They need our support to make sure that our communities are safe. This is why we are making sure that they have the right mobility to do that. We urge them to put it to good use,” the statement read.

The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, praised the Governor for his initiative, stating that it would significantly strengthen security across all regions of the state.

“With what we saw here today, the job of the security networks across the 24 constituencies has been made easier. With this, security will be greatly improved in all the 16 local government areas. This shows again that His Excellency means well for the state. He has played his own role, and I plead that those in charge should make good use of it. This will bring positive development to the state,” he said.

Kwara State Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON)/Ifelodun Local Government chairman Jide Ashonibare lauded the distribution of the vehicles, which he said would go a long way to strengthen local security architecture in the state.

“We are grateful to Your Excellency for this great step. We will make sure that they are put to proper use to strengthen security in our respective areas,” Ashonibare said.

Meanwhile, KWARTMA Chief Executive Officer Akeem Adegboye received the vehicles on behalf of the body, thanking the Governor for the gesture.