MON. 13 FEB, 2023-theGBJournal| President Muhammadu Buhari today at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, commissioned a wide range of operational assets acquired recently by Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to strategically improve on operational capabilities, particularly in crowd control and anti-riot operations.
The equipment include 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, riot control agents such as tear gas, tasers, stun guns, pepper sprays, bulletproof vests, helmets, and other personal protective equipment procured by the Police were also commissioned by the President.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, who earlier had announced the Force’s readiness for the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari, expressed the eagerness of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure a safe and secure environment for law-abiding citizens to express their franchise at the 2023 General Election polls.
The IGP also warned 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.’’
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