President Muhammadu Buhari would, Monday, commission a wide assortment of operational assets acquired to strategically improve the operational capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), particularly crowd control and anti-riot operations.
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a press statement weekend in Abuja, said the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Baba, had concluded plans in readiness for the visit of President Buhari to the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
He said the equipment to be commissioned include 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, riot control agents such as tear gas, tasers, stun guns, pepper sprays, bulletproof vests, helmets, and other personal protective equipment woule also be commissioned by the President.
“The IGP has expressed the eagerness of the NPF to ensure a safe and secure environment for law-abiding citizens to express their franchise at the 2023 general election polls.
“He also warns all intending troubleshooters 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,” the spokesperson further stated.
