The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has launched more security equipment procured from the state’s Security Trust Fund.
The equipment includes two advanced drones, 10 Hilux patrol vans (4×4), 40 motorcycles, 400 bulletproof vests, and 400 bulletproof helmets.
Speaking on Monday at the launch in Government House Enugu, Governor Mbah said these will complement earlier investments in security, such as the state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre, AI-enabled surveillance cameras across the state, and over 150 Distress Response Squad vehicles fitted with AI-embedded cameras.
Governor Mbah, however, assures that his administration will not rest on its oars in security matters but will continue to do its best in securing lives and properties.
“We can confidently say that violent crimes have been reduced by over 80 per cent in Enugu State today. But as you know, we are not resting on our laurels because the criminals and bad elements we are dealing with are not resting, but are looking for any opportunity to breach our security.”
“Security is one sector where you may have scored 90 per cent, but just one breach can undermine all the successes you have accomplished. That is why we must invest heavily in equipment and infrastructure that enable us to nip crime in the bud and act quickly when one has been committed. That is why today’s event is reinforcing,” Mbah stated.
Explaining the capacity of the drones, Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Security Trust Fund, ESSTF, Engr. Chinedu Ani said the two Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drones can operate in any kind of terrain, as they do not require a runway to take off.
“The drones also have a coverage and a range of 100km, and as far as I know, from this spot (Command and Control Centre), which is where we normally take off, the longest air distance in Enugu here is 90km. So, it has the capability to go beyond Enugu State. And also, we can cruise at 120km per hour. They are quite fast.”
“Each drone has several cameras, including thermal cameras, night vision, and daytime vision. These cameras can zoom up to so many kilometres from the position of the drone.”
Engr. Ani further revealed, “The cameras are also AI-equipped. So, they can do a lot of analysis. With the drones, we now have additional capability to track suspects, vehicles, and human beings anywhere within the state.”
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