Fayose Asks IGP: Are Police Helicopters Meant For Decoration?

Ekitit State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has wondered if the helicopters parked at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, are meant for decoration or to safeguard lives and property.

Fayose asked the question in the light of the recent robbery attack that reportedly lasted for hours in Offa, Kwara State, on Thursday.

The suspected robbers were said to have robbed at least five banks during the operation.

They were equally said to have killed at least 9 police officers and over 20 other persons during the attack.

Governor Fayose, who had earlier sympathized with the families of the victims of the attack, said “It is sad that such a terror attack could go on for more than one hour and the robbers were able to escape. It is another clear vindication of the call for self-defense,” adding that “under this govt of President Buhari, the country is not secured, and Nigerians are now at the mercy of killers. It is sad, very sad.”

He added on Saturday that: “I’m still wondering how long it will take Police Helicopters to get to Offa from Abuja or Lagos. Robbery operation lasted for over one hour and there were no Why police helicopters to trail the robbers? Are those helicopters owned just for decorations?” he queried.