In a move aimed at enhancing security in Anambra State, the state government has taken delivery of ten brand new Innoson vehicles.
The vehicles which are fully equipped with security gadgets such as sirens, public address systems, and radio communication gadgets were delivered by the Anambra Security Trust Fund at the Government House, Awka.
The Chairman, Board of Trustees, Anambra State Security Trust Fund, Chief Chidi Anyaegbu performed the handover of the vehicles which were received by the Commissioner for Homeland Affairs, Chief Chikodi Anara, accompanied by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Retired Air Vice Marshal Ben Chiobi .
Also handed over were refurbished security vehicles and armoured personnel carrier as well as ten-bedroom bungalow mechanic residence.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Chief Anyaegbu appreciated Governor Soludo for the support and encouragement, explaining that the donation is the first batch out of the proposed one hundred units to be supplied to officers of Anambra Vigilante Group in the state.
Chief Anyaegbu expressed confidence in AVG to intensify efforts in doing their job, appreciating the members of the public who donated generously to the Trust Fund.
Receiving the vehicles on behalf of the state government, the Commissioner for Homeland Affairs, Chief Anara recalled that prior to the advent of the Governor Soludo’s administration, seven local government areas in the South and one in the North Senatorial Zone of the state were under siege by hoodlums, stressing that due to the architecture put in place by the present administration, the situation has witnessed tremendous improvement.
While assuring that the vehicles will be used to boost security patrols and respond to emergencies, Chief Anara expressed gratitude for the gesture, adding that security will always remain a top priority of the Soludo-led government.
Recall that the state government has invested heavily in security infrastructure and training of security personnel to combat crime.
The Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Felix Odimegwu and the executive secretary of the fund, Mr. Daniel-Scott Ofoneme were also present at the handover ceremony.
