Usman Alkali Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, has completed preparations for President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, to visit Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 9 a.m. to commission a wide range of operational assets acquired to strategically enhance the operational capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly in crowd control and anti-riot operations.
A total of 127 operational vehicles, including Toyota Hilux pickup trucks, Zahab classic pickup trucks, Mikano Rich-6 pickup trucks, 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, are among the equipment that needs to be commissioned. The President will also order a sizable supply of weapons, ammunition, riot control tools including tear gas, tasers, shock guns, pepper spray, bulletproof vests, helmets, and other personal protective equipment that the Police have acquired.
The Nigeria Police Force is keen to provide a safe and secure environment for law-abiding individuals to exercise their right to vote in the general elections of 2023, according to the Inspector-General of Police. As the Police have been adequately trained and equipped for strategic deployment before, during, and after the elections for the enforcement of existing laws regulating the conduct of elections in Nigeria; and strengthening the general security and public safety throughout the length and breadth of Nigeria, he also cautions all potential troubleshooters to exercise caution.
mnipr, mipra, and CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI
Force Public Relations Officer,
Force Headquarters,
Abuja.
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