Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has distributed 110 new operational vehicles, 500 motorcycles and 280 houses to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security agencies.
The exercise was flagged off by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who commended the initiative, describing Zulum as a “performing governor” in the fight against insecurity in the Northeast.
The ceremony, held at the Government House in Maiduguri, on Friday, was attended by top security officials, including the theatre commander of “Operation Hadin Kai”, Major General Waidi Shuaibu, Deputy and Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and others.
By the distribution formula, 60 vehicles would be allocated to the Police and 50 vehicles and 500 motorcycles to the Nigerian military.
Similarly, the police will be allocated 220 houses at Mai Mala Buni Estate, 20 at Kashim Shettima Estate and another 40 at Wulari, all in Maiduguri.
The IGP expressed gratitude to the governor for what he described as massive support.
“These operational assets, including 110 vehicles and 500 motorcycles, will, no doubt, enhance our operational capacity. They will enable us to respond more effectively to emergencies in the state. They will also enable us to patrol our communities more efficiently, ultimately improving the delivery of services to the people of Borno State,” he said.
In his address, Governor Zulum emphasised the importance of supporting security forces with the necessary tools which, he said, would enhance their efficiency and dedication to duty.
“Today marks a significant step in our unwavering commitment to strengthening the security architecture of Borno State. We are gathered here to present 100 operational vehicles, 500 motorcycles and housing quarters to members of the Nigeria Police Force and the military, as the case may be, who tirelessly serve and sacrifice to safeguard our communities.
“This modest gesture is our government’s commitment to the security agencies, which are the cornerstones for achieving peace, progress and development in our state.
“These vehicles will enhance their mobility, improve their response times and bolster their operational capabilities in the fight against insecurity and social vices,” Zulum said.
The governor commended President Bola Tinubu for his leadership in supporting the security agencies and also expressed his commitment to rendering his services to the security organisations.
“We are grateful to the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the distinguished leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for providing strategic leadership and unalloyed support to our security agencies as they work assiduously to safeguard the lives and property of our citizens.
“Under my watch, the Borno State government has maintained a cordial relationship with our security forces. We realised that without security, the recovery of our state from insecurity, insurgency and decadence would not yield the desired result.
“By supporting our security forces, we are investing in force multiplier, speed of action and timely response of the armed forces and security agencies to our daunting security challenges. We are committed to working together to address the insecurity issues and build a safer and more prosperous future for our people,” the governor said.
