Edo Deploys 300 Motorbikes for Forest Patrols

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has distributed 300 motorbikes to security agencies across the state to strengthen patrol operations, especially in forest areas where criminals often hide.

The governor, while handing over the bikes at Government House, Benin City, on Tuesday, said the move was part of his administration’s commitment to fight insecurity and restore peace to all parts of the state.

“These bikes will be deployed across the senatorial districts and will help security agencies reach areas where vehicles cannot go. Let me be clear, criminals must leave Edo State. These motorbikes, along with other security technologies we are deploying, will make it very difficult for them to operate,” Okpebholo said.

The distribution ceremony was attended by top security officials, including the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika; Commander of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Oduyebo; and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Gani Audu.

Okpebholo assured that the motorbikes would be properly maintained to ensure continuous effectiveness, adding that his administration would not relent in supporting security agencies to secure Edo communities.