Nigerian Police Unveils New Unmanned Aerial Vehicles For Improved Armed Surveillance Operations

Today the Nigerian Police announced that it has acquired three (3) high-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones for improved armed surveillance operations to checkmate criminal activities in the country.

According to a statement released by CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, the force public relations officer, the newly acquired drones are in line with the IGP’s determination to integrate the use of innovative technology in the law enforcement duties of the Nigeria Police Force.

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Whether it’s a search and rescue mission, an inaccessible crime scene, a hostage situation, or a hazardous material incident, this technology will undoubtedly help the Police in monitoring active crime scenes, coordinating response operations, and providing armed aerial support to officers on reconnaissance operations.

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The statement by the police reads;

“The 3 newly acquired UAVs are rotary wing aircrafts capable of flying up to an altitude of 1000ft with high operational endurance and capacity of firing at acquired threats and targets from reasonable distances. The Nigeria Police Airwing has equally concluded trainings for the operators of the drones in partnership with foreign experts who have been consulted for trainings and maintenance of the drones.

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“The IGP has directed the immediate, and strategic deployment of these drones based on necessity, while noting that three (3) more UAVs of the same specifications are still expected at the shortest possible time.

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“The IGP while reiterating the constant deployment and judicious use of the drones, ordered total clamp down on non state actors and criminals in Nigeria, and similarly warned criminal elements across the country to steer clear and turn a new leaf else the environment would not be conducive for them, and they may meet their waterloo soonest.

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“The Inspector-General of Police has further re-emphasized the firm determination of his administration to continue to explore the use of technology in the fight against crime and criminality while seeking full cooperation from members of the public on intelligence gathering and vigilance.

Source: Nigerian Police.

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