Chinedu Nwafor,Abakaliki

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has distributed 31 operational vehicles to security agencies in the state to combat crimes and social unrest.

Handing over the vehicles to the security agencies on Friday in spirit of the Democracy Day celebration, the Governor observed that one of the ways security and social disorder could be contained is to arm security agencies to respond to emergencies and distresses.

“The selfless services rendered by the Service Chiefs are very tremendous and commendable, especially the technical knowledge and digital skills they have adopted to provide security”, he said.

The Governor expressed satisfaction with the performance of the security and law enforcement agencies who have kept vigil to protect lives and properties of residents.

“I am very impressed with the Army, Police, Department of Security Service, NDLEA, FRSC, Custom, Immigration , Prisons and Civil Defense Corps.

“After our security council meeting, we agreed to procure vehicles to respond to distresses and security challenges.

“We have been challenged in our local areas. We looked at the challenges and saw the necessity of providing these vehicles because security is everybody’s business”, the Governor said.

He urged the benefitting agencies to ensure the exhibition of ownership spirit in the management of public facilities and assets to serve the purpose of which it was procured.

“I have very much confidence that these vehicles will be handled the same way the other materials are being handled”.