GOVERNOR Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State Monday constituted a security outfit, hinging the. decision on the fact that for any economy to be viable it must ensure adequate security of lives and property.
Speaking at the flag-off of a joint security outfit code-named ‘Operation Harmony’ in Ilorin, Ahmed said effective and efficient security would continually be his watchword to justify his election into office as the governor of the state.
The special anti-crime force consists of men and. officers of the Nigeria Police, Army, State Security Services (SSS) and Civil Defence.

He praised security operatives in the state for their previous gallant efforts at securing the state and its people, making it one of the most peaceful states in the country.
According to him, “let me start by paying homage to the officers and men of our security agencies for their gallant roles in keeping our streets safe, our homes secure and our neighbourhoods protected. More often than not, the scale of the security challenges with which we are confronted dwarfs the noble effort of these brave men and women.

“In our continued efforts to build a safe and secure society, therefore, we must always acknowledge and applaud the valiant works of the officers and men of Nigeria’s security agencies to encourage them to do more.” He added, “however, there can be no economic prosperity unless our people are assured of reasonable security for their lives and property. As you are aware, this administration demonstrated this resolve early in its life by donating 10 Toyota Hilux trucks to the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Police followed by another five to enhance the operational efficiency of the security agencies.

“It, therefore, gives me tremendous joy to flag-off Operation Harmony security outfit, which is a synergy among Joint Patrol Team (JPT), Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and other security outfits.”


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