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Okpebholo donates 10 patrol vehicles to police
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Paul Dada
Date
1st November, 2025
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Speaking at the handover ceremony, Okpebholo emphasized that the initiative was driven by concern for the safety and welfare of the people
By Jethro Ibileke
Governor Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has commissioned and handed over 10 brand new Toyota Hilux patrol vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force, Irrua Area Command, in a move aimed at strengthening security operations across Edo Central Senatorial District.
The vehicles, which were officially received by the Area Commander recently, are part of the State Government’s continued efforts to support security agencies in combating crime and ensuring the safety of residents.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Okpebholo emphasized that the initiative was driven by concern for the safety and welfare of the people.
“It is not because we have bought vehicles for the police. It is because of the concern of our people in terms of security.
“To me, it is painful that somebody will go out from his house, he may not come back because of evil people. So what do we do? We must continue to fight them and chase them out of our land,” Okpebholo said.
He expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for deploying the Mobile Police (MOPOL), 82 Squadron to Uromi, describing the move as “very dear” to the people of the region.
Okpebholo explained: “We cannot just leave them like that without equipment, without utility vehicles. How would they work? When they hear that something is happening at another location, how will they get there? That is the essence of acquiring these vehicles for them.”
The event concluded with a symbolic presentation of the vehicle keys to the police authorities, marking another step in the state government’s ongoing drive to improve security infrastructure across Edo Central.
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