Buhari unveils APCs, others for police

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has concluded preparation for the visit of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja, to unveil a wide range of operational assets acquired to improve on the operational capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force.

The equipment to be unveiled include 127 vehicles such as Toyota Hilux Pick Up vans, Zahab Classic Pick-up vans, Mikano Rich-6 Pick-up vans, anti-riot water cannons, Armoured Personnel Carriers, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Jeeps, Toyota Coaster buses, Toyota Hiace ambulances, Mikano trucks, and Crowd Control Barriers Vehicles.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, revealed these on Saturday in a statement obtained by our correspondent.

Adejobi said, “Similarly, a large catchment of arms, ammunition, riot control agents such as tear gas, stun guns, pepper sprays, bulletproof vests, helmets, and other personal protective equipment procured by the police will also be unveiled by the President.

“The IG has expressed the eagerness of the NPF to ensure a safe and secure environment for law-abiding citizens to express their franchise at the 2023 general election polls.”

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