Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola has said that the state aerial surveillance Helicopter will start operating soon so as to make the state a no-go area for criminals.
According to a statement signed by the media aide, to the governor, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon, the governor explained that operation of the Helicopter was delayed by the previous administration.
Aregbesola said “With the recent government at the centre, the helicopter we purchased for aerial surveillance will be in full operation with the issuance of the sort code needed for its operation.
“I want all hands to be on the deck to make our state a no-go area for people with criminal intent. Despite our ranking as one of the least state with crime in the country, much still needs be done to get rid of the little criminals still hanging around the state.
“We are among one of the states with the purchase of high numbers of equipment, we have armoured personnel carrier that can convey 20 armed policemen with surveillance camera and other security gadgets mounted on it.
“We are conscious of the fact that without security, their can’t be a state, that’s why our administration is handling security with utmost importance.”