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Ogun State Governor praises police for deploying aircraft to aid security operations

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun commended the Inspector General of Police for deploying an operational aircraft to support security operations in the state.
  • The deployment, requested by the governor, aims to strengthen the state's security architecture against criminality and banditry.
  • The aircraft will enhance aerial surveillance, intelligence gathering, and rapid response capabilities, bolstering ongoing security initiatives.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has lauded the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, for the swift deployment of an operational police aircraft to bolster security operations within the state. The governor had formally requested the aircraft to enhance the state's security framework and intensify efforts against criminal activities and banditry.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, the Inspector General of Police promptly approved the request. Receiving the aircraft and its crew in Abeokuta, the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, conveyed the governor's gratitude for the prompt response and unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property.

expressed the Governorโ€™s appreciation to the Inspector General for his prompt response and unwavering commitment to the safety of lives and property in the state.

โ€” Mr. Tokunbo TalabiConveying the Ogun State Governor's gratitude for the deployment of the police aircraft.

Talabi emphasized that the deployed aircraft would significantly improve aerial surveillance, intelligence gathering, and rapid response capabilities for security agencies. This enhancement is expected to complement existing operations aimed at eradicating criminal elements from the state. He described the development as a testament to the strong collaboration between the state government and security agencies, which has yielded positive results in protecting residents and critical infrastructure.

The operational aircraft is anticipated to further boost "Operation Kosaye," a joint security initiative targeting kidnappers, bandits, and other criminals in forests, border communities, and identified flashpoints. Governor Abiodun reaffirmed his administration's dedication to supporting security agencies and investing in initiatives that guarantee peace, security, and sustainable economic development in Ogun State.

The deployment of the aircraft would significantly enhance aerial surveillance, intelligence gathering, and rapid response capabilities of security agencies, thereby complementing ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.

โ€” Mr. Tokunbo TalabiHighlighting the benefits of the newly deployed operational aircraft for security operations in Ogun State.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.