Lagos to acquire two helicopters to battle crime, gridlocks

The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to procure three helicopters next month to enable security agencies tackle criminal activities.

The state governor, Akinwumi Ambode said the helicopter would as well assist in monitoring traffic gridlock to ease movement across the metropolis.

Governor Ambode, who made this disclosure as guest on a popular radio programme – Soni Irabor Live (SIL) on Inspiration FM, said he was deeply concerned about escalating cases of robberies in the state.

He said that the government would also boost the operation of Marine Police and the Nigerian Navy on the waterways in the state, and that various equipments and platforms would soon be presented to them.

The Governor said at least 220 roads across the state had been rehabilitated in the last four months just as he had mandated and empowered all the Local Government Areas and the Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to construct a total of 114 roads.

He pleaded with Lagosians to work with his administration and support him to take Lagos to the next level where there will be prosperity for all.

According to him, “We are in this together, all Lagosians. It is your government; you put me there; I’m your servant and I’m ready for criticism. I’m listening and I believe strongly that you have a say in this government because it is an inclusive government. No matter where you come from, no matter your creed or colour, this is your government.

“I appeal that Lagosians should join hands with me; tolerate whatever it is that you are seeing and make sure that you also carry out your own civic obligations. Pay your taxes because it is the only way that Lagos can grow and you know, the bottom line is this, we all need to work together to achieve a safer Lagos; a cleaner Lagos; and a more prosperous Lagos and that is what all of us are going to do,” he said.

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