The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Monday donated 15 operational vehicles to the Edo State Community Vigilante Security Network to enhance their performance and strengthen security in the state.
The governor presented the vehicles after a meeting with members of Edo State Community Vigilante Security Network and heads of various security agencies in the state, held at the Government House, Benin City.
Obaseki commended the efforts of the Vigilante Network, thanking them for their efforts in dislodging kidnappers in the state, as well as supporting the federal security agencies in ensuring the security of lives and property in Edo State.
He said: “We have made some vehicles available for the first batch to enhance your mobility, as the fueling arrangements have been put in place. We are making arrangements for more bullet proof vests to protect your men when you go out on operations. Also, we will give you more communication gadgets to enhance communication.
“I get daily reports of the success of your activities and successes recorded in recovering arms and ammunition, as well as your efforts in recapturing escapees from the prison jailbreak. I want to commend you for the role you have played in supporting the over-stretched federal security agencies in maintaining law and order in various communities. I thank you for the risks you are taking for us.
“We are aware of your challenges and decided that the Force grows from the base, organically, not politically; that was why you people were selected, not imposed from your various communities. You have justified your existence, vindicated yourself and the government, knowing that security is local.”
He continued: "We are also going to work with you and the federal agencies. Last week, l was in Ogida training school to see the state of the training.
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