- Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos says his government will not relax until it finally is able to combat insecurity in the state
- Ambode urges companies owners to install closed circuit cameras around their business premises
- The governor reveals that his administration would make use of advanced technologies to fight crime in the state
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos has said his administration will do everything legally possible, including deploying more technologically advanced techniques and equipment to ensure the safety of lives and property of 22 million residents in the state.
Ambode spoke at the 11th edition of the town hall meeting on Security, organised by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) at the Lagos House in Alausa.
According to him, policing the state requires all and sundry to join hands with government to ensure that the peace being enjoyed in the State is not compromised.
The governor alluded to the fact that criminal elements have continue to perpetrate their nefarious activities despite the effort of his administration, and said he is prepared to do whatever it takes to make it exceedingly difficult for them to succeed in their evil plots.
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He revealed that his administration was investing heavily in technology equipment and strategies to aid security agencies carry out their primary function of policing the State efficiently.
“Technology can reach where man cannot.
“This is why your state has invested in mobile CCTV vans with control units, provision of drones, robotic bomb disposal equipment, tracker, bomb detectors, mobile scanners etc.
“The state has also commenced the installation of CCTV cameras and is in talks for the purchase of surveillance aircraft that carry special cameras with 3D imagery, infrared and thermal imagery which can effectively gather intelligence in all parts of the state and would assist significantly in dealing with the menace of kidnapping,” Governor Ambode said.
He also used the opportunity to urge owners of businesses and organisations to install CCTV cameras in their premises to help expand the reach of law enforcement agents in the event of any security breach.
“We still need your continued support in providing equipment and logistics for the police and other security agencies through your contributions to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund.
“Be assured that the Lagos state government is committed to rid our society of those that opt for crime.
“Our continued provision of equipment and logistics for the security agencies operating in Lagos is evident to this.
“Our government will also continue to provide state of the art infrastructure in order to achieve our vision of making Lagos a safe, prosperous and smart mega city,” he said.
Ambode also explained that the planned demolition of Jibowu and Costain bridges in Lagos by the federal government was necessary to give way for the new rail project which will be beneficial to the economy.
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“The Jibowu and Costain bridges will give way for the laying of tracks of a Lagos-Ibadan rail project.
“The demolition would give room for a track that would stretch from the old Fela Shrine to WAEC end and the track will be constructed in such a way that no vehicle can cross it,” Governor Ambode said.
NAIJ.com earlier reported how Governor Akinwunmi Ambode officially unveiled an ultra-modern recreational park in Alausa, Ikeja, in the evening of Wednesday, December 12.
The park was opened in honour of three former governors of the state, Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson (Rtd), Alhaji Lateef Jakande and Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Source: Naija.ng