Ikpeazu presents 20 patrol vehicles to police

The fight against crime in Abia State received a major boost yesterday as Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu , handed over 20 cars fitted with communication gadgets to the police.

Handing over the vehicles to the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, at the Government House, Umuahia, Ikpeazu said the gesture was to assist the police to effectively combat crime in the state.
Ikpeazu who expressed worry over the sudden resurgence of criminality, especially kidnapping in some parts of the state, advocated 24- hour police surveillance of the state to nip crime in the bud.
The Governor also issued quit notice to all criminal elements in the state, warning that his administration will deal ruthlessly with anyone aiding and abating crime in any form.
He commended the efforts of the police and other security agencies in the state in combating crime.
The governor also presented to the IG samples of paramilitary shoes and belts produced in Aba, and solicited his patronage to encourage the local artisans.
He said some of the artisans had undergone training in Tur¬key on perfect finishing of locally made shoes, boasting that Aba- made paramilitary foot wears can compete favourably with similar products produced abroad.
“Patronizing Aba- made paramilitary shoes and uniforms will help rescue our economy and create new jobs for the youths”, Ikpeazu said.
Responding, the IG thanked the governor for the gesture which he said would further enhance the efficiency and performance of the men and officers of the state po¬lice command.
He promised that the vehicles would be put to good use while appealing to other states governments to also assist the police.