… launches 30 vehicles for border surveillance
The Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said the President Bola Tinubu’s committed to the security of Nigeria’s borders by providing the right leadership, equipment, welfare for the National Immigration Service.
The Minister revealed this today at the inauguration of 30 vehicles for border surveillance on Friday in Abuja, adding that insurgency being experienced was a wake-up call for the country to secure its borders.
According to him to secure the country and end the current security challenges, the President is committed to providing the right leadership, equipment, welfare and all that is needed for the NIS to do its duty diligently and effectively.
He said, “It is first in a line of support and defence for the national security agenda, particularly from the perspective of making our borders safe and secure.
According to the Minister, Nigeria has the capacity to secure its borders. In his words, “We do not have the longest border in the world, so we have no excuse not to be able to secure our borders.
“In every crisis, there lies an opportunity for greatness. The insurgency that we have today is a wake-up call on why we need to secure our borders,” Tunji-Ojo added.
In her remarks, the Controller General of NIS, Kemi Nandap, said the 30 patrol vehicles would be deployed to enhance the security and integrity of the nation’s borders.
Nandap said that effective border surveillance and patrol was imperative to safeguarding the sovereignty of the country.
She added that it would also ensure the protection of citizens, enhance economic prosperity, and regular, safe, and orderly migration.
The CG said that the provision of the new vehicles was a concrete investment in NIS capacity, providing the dedicated officers with the tools needed to carry out their duties.
Nandap restated her unwavering commitment to border security and “determination to stay one step ahead of those who seek to undermine the laws and threaten the safety of the people”.
“With enhanced mobility, our border patrol teams will be better equipped to detect and deter illegal activities, including smuggling of migrants, trafficking in persons, and other transnational crimes.”