Boko Haram: Gov. Matawalle moves to procure aerial surveillance helicopters
The State government says the move is in an effort to ensure optimum security in the state.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the governor’s Special Adviser on media and public enlightenment, Hon. Zailani Bappa and made available to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital. According to him, the American model of the choppers are the recently remodelled types which has the capacity for advanced security surveillance and is convenient for the current war against terror in the state and its environs.
“The helicopters are rugged and have camera capacities as well as a three-hour stretch capacity for surveillance trip with a maximum speed of 224 km per hour and are equipped with tracker systems” the statement added. “When procured, the choppers are expected to be deployed for security surveillance and aerial patrol in the forests, borders and towns across the state in conjunction with the Nigeria Police and other security agencies in the state.” Zailani said.
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