Okpebholo donates over 300 motorbikes to security agencies in Edo

Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has distributed over 300 motorbikes to security agencies across the three senatorial districts in the State, aimed at enhancing security operations in Edo.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony held at Government House in Benin on Tuesday, Governor Okpebholo maintained that with the development, criminal elements would have no hiding place in Edo under his administration.

Okpebholo said the motorbikes are specifically designed to support security agencies in accessing hard-to-reach terrains, particularly forest areas where criminal elements often seek refuge.

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According to the Governor, “We promised our people during the campaign that we would fight insecurity and restore peace to every part of Edo.

“Today, we are fulfilling that promise. These bikes will be deployed across the senatorial districts and will help security agencies reach areas where vehicles cannot go.

“Let me be clear, criminals must leave Edo State. These motorbikes, along with other security technologies we are deploying, will make it very difficult for them to operate.

“We are not just equipping the system. We are maintaining it. These bikes will be properly serviced and supported to ensure continuous use.”

Reacting to the governor’s gesture, the Commissioner of Police in Edo State, CP Monday Agbonika, hailed the initiative as a “new dawn” in the state’s security efforts, especially in tackling forest-based crimes like kidnapping.

Agbonika said, “This is a great day in our fight against crime. With these motorbikes, we can now go deep into the forests where criminals hide. The days of impunity are over.”

He called on residents across the state to support security agencies by sharing credible information to aid crime prevention and investigation.

The ceremony was attended by top security and government stakeholders, including the Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika; Commander of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Oduyebo, and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Gani Audu, among others.

In a related development, Governor Okpebholo also commissioned heavy-duty equipment, including bulldozers, low-bed trucks, and tractors, to enhance the operational capacity of the Edo State Waste Management Board.

The move is aimed at ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment for Edo residents.

While addressing stakeholders at the commissioning, the Governor criticized the past administration’s practice of renting equipment monthly at exorbitant costs.

He said: “The previous administration spent over N50 million monthly to rent caterpillars for waste management. That is not sustainable.

“These machines were not rented, they were purchased with Edo people’s money for Edo people’s use.”

He emphasized that his administration is committed to long-term investments that deliver value to the people rather than enriching consultants and contractors.

Managing Director of the Edo State Waste Management Board, Lucky Enehita-Inegbeneh, commended the Governor for the strategic investment, describing it as a major leap forward in environmental sanitation.

He said: “With these new machines, we now have the capacity and capability to clean Edo more effectively. This is a sign that the Governor truly cares about the welfare of the people.”

Governor Okpebholo’s twin interventions in the security and environmental sectors mark a significant step in his administration’s resolve to build a safer, cleaner, and more efficient Edo State.

As security agencies prepare to roll out their operations with renewed strength and the waste management board boosts its response capacity, the Governor reaffirmed his commitment to practical leadership and results-driven governance.