The war against terrorism and other violent crimes in the FCT received a boost, Wednesday, when the Federal Executive Council approved the sum of N2.6billion for the purchase of operational vehicles and various security equipment to support security agencies in the territory.
FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, told journalists at the end of this week’s FEC meeting that the approval involved two contracts with the first being for the procurement of 60 units of Ford Ranger 4×4 wheel drive vehicles with security communication accessories including 3 years post sales service which was awarded to Messrs Coscharis Motors Ltd at the sum of N1,835,108,613.95k.
Giving further breakdown, the minister added that the second contract which is for the purchase of various security gadgets and accessories to support security agencies in the FCT, was awarded to Messrs E&S Technology Ltd at the sum of N847,139,764.57.
He said both contracts, totaling N2,682, 248,378.52K is a massive support to security agencies, and will be further enhance their efforts to curtail security challenges in the FCT.
The minister also appealed to residents to support the FCT Administration and the security agencies in the fight against crime and criminality in the nation’s capital by being security conscious and providing useful information to the relevant authorities when possible.