Insecurity: Kalejaiye Lauds Sanwo-Olu’s Provision Of Patrol Vehicles, Security Gadget To Police

Mojisola Lawal

The traditional ruler of Otumara community in the Lagos Mainland of Lagos State, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye has commended the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu in his fight against insecurity in the state

Kalejaiye gave the commendation following the handing over of security gadgets and patrol Vehicles to the Lagos State Police command in Lagos on Thursday.

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari in the company of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday officially handed over patrol vehicles and various security equipment to security agencies in Lagos State to boost security operations across the state.

Equipment hand over to the state police command include, One Hundred and Fifty (150) Double Cabin Vehicles; thirty (30) Saloon Patrol Vehicles, One Thousand(1000) Ballistic Vests; OneThousand (1000) Ballistic Helmets; one Thousand (1000) Handheld Police Radios/Walkie Talkies and One Hundred (100) Security Patrol Bikes.

Others include two (2) Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), four(4) High Capacity Troop Carriers; two (2) Anti-Riot Water Cannon Vehicles and Office/Command Furniture and other Ancillary Support Resources.

Speaking after the handing over, Kalejaiye said the gesture will not only restore the confidence of the people, he noted that it will boost the morale of police officers in the state.

He stated that since #EndSARS protest and attack on police stations across, morale of police officers are dampened that many of them walk the street of Lagos in fear.

With the donation of modern policing gadgets, however, he said, “Police officers will be proud to discharge their duties efficiently without any hindrance. Since the #EndSARS protest, things are no longer the same as far as security and policing is concerned but with what Governor Sanwo-Olu has done, policing has assumed another dimension in Lagos State. Aside this, this will also boost the morale of security agencies across the State just as security of lives and property across Lagos communities will improve immeasurably.

I wholeheartedly appreciate the governor for living up to his electoral promises and even doing more than he promised. In the last two years, Lagos has witnessed an immeasurable developmental stride. Lagos is a trailblazer and it has continue to maintain the lead among states of the federation. I pray God almighty continue to guide our governor on the path of progress and of righteousness.”

Kalejaiye reiterates his call for the construction of Senior Secondary School in his community as he said, “We know we have a listening governor and that is why we will continue to drum our needs because we know he will listen to our cry. I want to remind the governor of the need for blocks of Senior Secondary School for our children in Lagos Mainland Local Government. While we appreciate the commissioning of blocks of classroom for the pupils of Banjo Primary School, we equally appeal to you to safe our children of agonizing journey to schools in Surulere Local Government and beyond for secondary education. Once again, on behalf of residents of Otumara community, I thank you for prioritising the needs of Lagosians and may God reward you excellently for the great work you have been doing.”

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