By Ruth Oginyi
To tackle the raising insecurity in Ebonyi state, the state Governor, Francis Nwifuru, Thursday, distributed 10 new Hilux vehicles to the newly formed Joint Security taskforce (JTF) to tackle insecurity in some parts of the state.
The governor also procured bulletproof vests and gadgets for the JTF.
The 10 Hilux vans were branded Ijeoma and painted yellow.
At the Distribution of the vehicles and the gadgets to the JTF at the old government house, Abakaliki the state capital, governor Nwifuru who was represented by his Deputy, Patricia Obila commended security agencies in the state for their efforts in ensuring peace and tranquility in the state.
He noted that the provision of the vehicles was in fulfillment of his promise to provide mobility for the security agencies to combat insecurity in some axis of the state.
“When we give you much assignment especially pertaining to inter-state security, we have to give you the enablement to succeed and that is why we are here to celebrate because I call it celebration, celebration of peace, celebration of love, celebration of activity.
“If you look at the name on the vehicles, you will see Ijeoma. Ijeoma is a great name, Ijeoma when you look at it is a divine name, that when you embark on a journey and it is successful, they call it Ijeoma”, the governor stated.
Secretary to the state government, Professor Grace Umezuruike said the priority of the state government is protection of lives and properties.
She noted that the governor was worried on the security challenges the state was encountering in some parts of the state which motivated him to give a marching efforts to make sure that the security issues were nipped on the board.
There was several security council meetings and one of the resolutions was to have a joint security taskforce and when the resolution was arrived at, our dear governor got into actions immediately and provided all that is needed to make sure that this joint security taskforce is put in motion.
“The taskforce is called Ijeoma Ebonyi State. And having provided all that is needed to make sure that this taskforce is functional and also up to their duties, we are here today for the commissioning and flag-off of this security taskforce”, she stated.
The state Commissioner of Police, Augustina Ogbodo and Commandant of Military Cantonment in the state, A.A Bako commended the state government for equipping the task force.
They noted that the provision of the vehicles and other logistics will enhance the operations of the task force.
