Ekiti Police Chief Asks for APCs

Ekiti State Commissioner of Police Olayinka Balogun has urged Governor Kayode Fayemi to include at least two Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) to his gifts to the Command.
Balogun said the recent killing of five persons when some armed bandits invaded a first generation bank, was a sad experience.
He said the Police would have effectively handled the situation if they had been well equipped with APCs.
Inspector-General of Police Hafiz Ringim had visited the state on Tuesday for the donation and inauguration of the state Crime Prevention Scheme, established by the state government.
The equipment included 25 new Ford 4x4 Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) equipped with high frequency radio transmitter and other communication gadgets, donated to the Swift Response Squad (SRS) for surveillance of the 16 local governments.
Balogun said officers of the command had been trained to use the patrol vehicles and the communication equipment, adding that Ekiti State would be easier to police with the equipment.  
Ringim praised the government for donating the equipment, saying it was a show of generosity and compassion.
He said: “I am here to represent the Federal Government and the entire Nigerians because by the Constitution, it is not incumbent for the state government to do this. It is an honour to witness the commencement of use of the gadgets graciously, compassionately and generously purchased by the government to secure the lives and property of the people.