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Oyo Donates 100 Patrol Vehicles to Security Agencies

Ololade Adeyanju/

Oyo State government today donated 100 fully equipped patrol vehicles to security agencies in the state.

The gesture was aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the agencies in tackling crime and maintaining law and order in the state.

From left: Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Oyebisi Ilaka, Makinde and Oyo State Police Commissioner, Mr. Shina Olukolu at the inauguration ceremony

Speaking at the inauguration of the vehicles at the government secretariat in Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde said the occasion marked another step towards achieving the goal of a more secure state by his administration.

“Our administration will continue to make the welfare of those working with security agencies our priority, as they work towards making Oyo State safer for all residents,” Makinde added.

Gov Makinde inspecting the communication equipment in one of the vehicles
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