Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has taken a significant step to boost security by donating 25 patrol vehicles to the state’s police force.
The announcement was made during the handover ceremony to the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, in Abeokuta.
In addition to the patrol vehicles, Governor Abiodun revealed that the state has also invested in surveillance drones to monitor criminal activities throughout the region.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen the state’s Security Trust Fund and enhance the support for law enforcement personnel, including improvements to their allowances and living conditions.
During the ceremony, which also marked the Inspector General’s first official visit to the state, Governor Abiodun expressed his appreciation for the police’s efforts in maintaining law and order.
“We are committed to complementing your efforts by providing these patrol vans and other necessary gadgets to help ensure peace and security in our state,” he said.
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Egbetokun, welcomed the donation and reiterated his commitment to developing a professionally competent, service-oriented, and people-friendly police force ready to tackle the dynamic nature of crimes in society.
