President Muhammadu Buhari will today Monday inaugurate some police operational assets at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who disclosed this in a statement, said the operational assets were acquired to strategically improve the operational capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly in crowd control and anti-riot operations.
Adejobi said 127 operational vehicles, including ambulances and Crowd Control Barriers vehicles will be inaugurated by the President, as well as arms, ammunition, riot control agents such as tear gas, tasers, stun guns, pepper sprays, bulletproof vests, helmets and other personal protective equipment procured by the Police would also be inaugurated.
Adejobi added that the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba had assured that these assets would enhance operational efficiency, and safeguard law- abiding citizens, while troublemakers are warned against confronting trained police personnel equipped for strategic deployment before, during and after the elections.