IGP commissions 5 new gunboats in Lagos

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, was on Friday in Lagos for the commissioning of projects that have been successfully completed by his administration.

Amongst the newly commissioned projects are 5 new operational gunboats acquired by the police for patrols and response to emergencies on internal waterways.

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the commissioning, commended the IGP for his special focus on acquisition of operational hardware for the Nigeria Police Force, noting that it is a worthy legacy that will effectively improve the operational capacity and capability of the Police.

Gambo further assured the IGP and the Police of the Navy’s support in all areas, most especially on the safety of inland waterways in Nigeria and adequate protection of lives and property of Nigerians.

The IGP, in his speech, assured of the continuous commitment of his administration to upgrading the operational assets of the Force while he emphasized the importance of dedicated synergy to successfully stamp out crimes and criminality in the country.