The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N2.7 billion contracts for the purchase of operational vehicles and equipment to support security agencies to protect lives and property in the FCT.

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, made the assertion in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Anthony Ogunleye, in Abuja.

Bello explained that the approval involved two contracts totalling N2,682, 248,378.52.

The minister explained that the first contract for N1.8 billion was awarded to Messrs Coscharis Motors Ltd.

It is for the supply of 60 units of Ford Ranger vehicles with security communication accessories and three years of post-sales service.

The second contract was awarded to Messrs E&S Technology Ltd. at the cost of N847.1 million.

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It is for the purchase of various security gadgets and accessories to support the security agencies.

The FCT minister revealed that the council approved N2.6 billion for the procurement of utility vehicles and gadgets for security agencies to combat criminal activities across all the six area councils of the FCT.

He said: “Today, I presented a memo for the procurement of utility vehicles, security gadgets and accessories to support the security agencies operating within the Federal Capital Territory.

“These items are 60 utility vehicles, including communication equipment to be installed in the vehicles, to be supplied at the cost of N1,835,108,613,.95 with a delivery period of two months.”

He also revealed that the FCT administration also got approval for the procurement of more working tools for security agencies responsible for securing the territory.

“In addition to that, the council also approved the supply of various security gadgets and accessories to support security agencies in the FCT at a total sum of N847,139,764.57,” he added.

Bello said the support given to the security agencies was in line with the FCT administration’s policy of aiding their work, so as to enhance security within the territory.

On recent attacks in some parts of the FCT, the minister assured residents that “there are tremendous efforts by all relevant authorities, to ensure that the FCT continues to enjoy lasting peace.”

The minister assured that with the massive support given to security agencies, efforts to curtail security challenges in the FCT would be further enhanced.

Bello appealed to FCT residents to support Administration and the security agencies in the fight against crime and criminality.

He also enjoined residents to be security conscious and to provide useful information to relevant authorities anytime the need arose.

The Star