To make Anambra remain the safest and most peaceful state in Nigeria which will help realize the vision to make it the foremost investment destination in the country, the Anambra State government is increasing its air surveillance during the Christmas and New Year period
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This is contained in a release signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. C-Don Adinuba.
According to the release, the helicopters to patrol all parts of the state are being deployed.
It stated that the helicopters will sometimes fly at low altitudes to enable the pilots and other security agents flying with them to have a bird’s eye view of the security situation in every place.
The release also said the helicopters will monitor the movement of individuals, cattle and vehicular traffic and provide reports constantly to appropriate agencies for prompt action.
The statement said that the government, therefore, urges Ndi Anambra, individuals and groups passing through the state not to panic or be afraid of the presence of helicopters noting that it is for their benefit.
The release noted that the helicopters are the latest in a series of far-reaching measures which the Willie Obiano administration has adopted to make the Christmas and New Year celebrations most rewarding for the state citizenry, as they travel in their millions from all parts of the world to their homeland, often accompanied by friends and well wishers.
It explained the state has in the last one week seen a large number of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) operated by specially trained officers of the Nigeria Police Force , adding that
the APCs are deployed to the streets of Awka, Onitsha and Nnewi and work side by side with well-manned security vans and cars which are well equipped.
The statement also disclosed that , the government is about to start the installation of the most advanced Closed-circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in the world in the three leading cities in the state which be in conjunction with the Boston Innovation Centre in Massachusetts, United States.
It explained that the agreement for the supply of the special CCTVs and the subsequent installation was signed between the Boston Innovation Centre and the Anambra State government when Governor Obiano visited the United States last October to see for himself, how the state could benefit more from advanced research and innovation, for which Massachusetts is famous.
It also revealed that after the pilot scheme in Awka, Onitsha and Nnewi, the sophisticated CCTV cameras will be installed in other parts of the state to assist Ndi Anambra secure important public assets like electric facilities which are vandalized from time to time.
The release said the task to reposition Anambra in the international community has started in earnest, and enjoined Ndi Anambra to continue to support the state administration as they have always done and wish them Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
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