Lagos State To Procure Helicopters To Battle Crime

Finally our leaders are thinking straight and doing the necessary things to improve our country. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said that his administration has concluded plans to procure three helicopters next month to enable security agencies tackle criminal activities from the air as well assist in monitoring traffic gridlock to ease movement across the metropolis.

Governor Ambode, who spoke as guest on a popular radio programme – Soni Irabor Live (SIL) on Inspiration FM, said he was deeply concerned about pockets of robberies in some areas of the state in recent times, expressing optimism that the helicopters will go a long way to aid security and traffic surveillance in the state.
He said that the government would also boost the operation of Marine Police and the Nigerian Navy on the waterways in the state, and that various equipments and platforms would soon be presented to them.
The Governor said at least 220 roads across the state has been rehabilitated in the last four months just as he has mandated and empowered all the Local Government Areas and the Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to construct a total of 114 roads.
He assured the people of the state that his administration is working hard to build a safer, cleaner and more prosperous state for all irrespective of creed or colour.
He pleaded with Lagosians to work with his administration and support him to take Lagos to the next level where there will be prosperity for all.
According to him, “We are in this together, all Lagosians. It is your government; you put me there; I’m your servant and I’m ready for criticism. I’m listening and I believe strongly that you have a say in this government because it is an inclusive government. No matter where you come from, no matter your creed or colour, this is your government.