Lagos Set to Order 3 Helicopters to tackle crime & traffic gridlock

Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday said that his regime has closed arrangements to buy three helicopters one month from now to empower security agencies tackle criminal exercises from the air also help with checking traffic gridlock to ease movement across the city.

Ambode made the disclosure while talking as a guest on a well known radio system, Soni Irabor Live (SIL) on Inspiration FM.

He said he was profoundly worried in regards to the expanded spate of robbery incidents in a few ranges of the state, expressing idealism that the helicopters will go far to help security and activity reconnaissance in the state. He appealed to residents in the state to hold hands with his administration to make it fruitful.

“We are in this together, all Lagosians. It is your government; you put me there; I’m your servant and I’m ready for criticism. I’m listening and I believe strongly that you have a say in this government because it is an inclusive government. No matter where you come from, no matter your creed or colour, this is your government. I appeal that Lagosians should join hands with me; tolerate whatever it is that you are seeing and make sure that you also carry out your own civic obligations. Pay your taxes because it is the only way that Lagos can grow and you know, the bottom line is this, we all need to work together to achieve a safer Lagos; a cleaner Lagos; and a more prosperous Lagos and that is what all of us are going to do,” he said.