Kebbi Government, yesterday, donated 10 Hilux vehicles and 30 motorcycles to the state Police Command to curb the menace of criminals in the state.
The vehicles were presented to the police at the Cabinet Office, Birnin Kebbi.
Presenting the vehicles, Governor Atiku Bagudu, said that the gesture was to boost the morale of the police toward tackling insecurity across the state.
Bagudu, who was represented by his Security Adviser, retired Maj. Garba Rabi’u-Kamba observed that some states in the North-West region were engulfed by the activities of bandits.
He explained that Kebbi was not an exception, recalling that the state had experienced security problems, especially in its southern parts, precisely in Yauri and Zuru Emirates.
The governor, who noted that the problem erupted as a result of members of a vigilante group known as ‘Yan Sa Kai’ expressed gladness that it was later brought under control.
Bagudu said that with the help of the state police command a Mobile Police Unit was established in the area to effectively tackle criminal activities.
He encouraged the police and all other security agencies to rise up to the challenges ahead to make Nigeria a safe and conducive place for all citizens.
Responding after receiving the vehicles, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State, Adeleke Adeyinka, thanked the government for the support.
“On behalf of Inspector General of Police, I want to appreciate Gov. Abubakar Bagudu and indeed the Kebbi State Government for this kind gesture.
“I want to assure you that the donated items will be judiciously put to use to achieve the desired goals and objectives.”
On the issue of Yan Sa Kai, Adeyinka observed that the members of the group were supposed to be friends with the police,
“so that we can work together to achieve the common goal of the safety of lives and property of Nigerians”.
