Minister hands over 10,635 bulletproof vests, protective kits to police

Minister of Police Affairs, Dr Mohammad Maigari Dingyadi, on Thursday, handed over 10,635 bullet-proof vests, and other protective kits to the Nigeria Police Force for optimal performance

According to a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Spokesperson of the Ministry, Mallam Bolaji Kazeem, the protective kits include 6,70 ballistics helmet and 4,400 safety boxes/first aids kits and were received hy the Inspector General of Police IGP Alkali Usman Baba to enhance the operation of the Nigeria Police Force.

Speaking at the brief handing over ceremony performed at the Police Force Headquarters, Louise Edet House, Abuja, the minister said that the items were procured by the ministry for the Nigeria Police Force, under its 2022 capital budget.

The minister said the gesture was part of the present administration’s ongoing reform of the Nigeria Police through the provision of equipment that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police despite dwindling revenue.

According to him, “it thus reinforces this administration’s focus on equipping Nigeria Police with necessary gadgets that will protect, and instill confidence in its personnel to tackle all forms of criminalities in the country.”

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He noted that the recent successes recorded by the Nigeria Police in its offensive operations against mindless criminals, and dislodgement from their hideouts necessitate the need to equip police personnel with protective gadgets in line with international best standard practices.

According to him, “it underscores President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration’s commitment to reclaiming policing primacy through enhanced welfare arrangement, retooling of policing infrastructure, capacity building, enhanced salaries and comprehensive reforms to advance internal security in the country.”

Dingyadi urged officers and men of the Nigeria Police, to continue to put in their best in discharging their duties to the nation, and to adhere to the rule of engagement and protection of citizens’ rights to reclaim dwindling trust and confidence from the populace.

Responding, the IGP thanked President Buhari, National Assembly, and the ministry for assisting the force with operational tools.

He added that the equipment would assist the Nigeria Police Force in their operations against banditry, criminals, kidnapping, and 2023 general elections as well as give the officers in the field confidence and protection during operations.