By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The FCT Minister, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello today disclosed that the Federal Capital Territory, the Federal Executive Council (FEC), has approved the sum of N2.6 million for the purchase of operational vehicles and various security equipment to support security agencies to protect the lives and properties of FCT residents.
Bello who made this known at the end of the FEC meeting said the approval involved two contracts totaling N 2,682, 248,378.52K, adding that the first contract is for the procurement of 60 units of Ford Ranger 4×4 wheel drive vehicles with security communication accessories including 3 years post sales service was awarded to Messrs Coscharis Motors Ltd at the sum of N1,835,108,613.95k.
According to the minister, the second contract which is for the purchase of various security gadgets and accessories to support security agencies in the FCT, was awarded to Messrs E&S Technology Ltd at the sum of N847,139,764.57.
According to the he Minister , the massive support to security agencies, would help to curtail security challenges in the FCT will be further enhanced.
He also appealed to residents of the Territory to support the FCT Administration and the security agencies in the fight against crime and criminality in the nation’s capital by being security conscious and providing useful information to the relevant authorities when possible.
