By Hassan Zaggi
In an effort to ensure free and fair elections in the country in the next few days, plans have been concluded for the President Muhammadu Buhari to, on Monday, Commission a wide assortment of operational assets for use by the Nigeria Police Force.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, announced the readiness for the visit of the President to commission the asset in a statement signed by the Force Spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The IGP expressed the eagerness of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure a safe and secured environment for law-abiding citizens to express their franchise at the 2023 General Election polls.
He 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.
The assets to be commissioned by the President, according to the statement, were acquired to strategically improve on the operational capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly in crowd control and anti-riot operations.
The equipment to be commissioned, the statement revealed, include 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, the statement noted that, 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 will also be commissioned by the President.
