The Citizens' Watch

Our Assessment

This promise is rated Completed. Throughout the first term, the administration prioritized the systematic modernization of security logistics, procuring over 230 operational vehicles and approximately 400 motorcycles for both federal and state-led security agencies.

Why It Matters

In modern policing, mobility and communication are the two most critical factors in preventing and responding to crime. Before 2019, many security units in Oyo State were hampered by a lack of functional vehicles and obsolete radio systems, often relying on public cooperation for basic logistics. By providing high-quality patrol cars and motorcycles, the government eliminated these delays and ensured that security personnel could reach remote or congested areas quickly. For the average citizen, this investment translates to visible police presence in neighborhoods and a more reliable "first responder" capability during distress calls.

The modernization drive began just months after the inauguration. In November 2019, the government approved ₦832.65 million for the procurement of 100 Kia Rio automatic transmission vehicles, which were branded and distributed to the Nigeria Police Force and the joint security task force, Operation Burst.

To support these vehicles, the administration also approved ₦178.7 million for sophisticated digital radio communication equipment, allowing officers to coordinate more effectively across the state's 33 local governments. Unlike previous years, the state also took over the routine maintenance and fueling of these fleets to ensure they remained on active patrol.

It Will Be Your Last Operation,' Makinde Warns Criminals To Stay Off Oyo • Channels Television — *Gov. Seyi makinde of Oyo State, seen testing the functionality of one of the launched vehicles*

With the launch of the Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) in late 2020, the logistics effort scaled up significantly. In December 2020, the Governor handed over 33 pick-up vehicles and 396 motorcycles to the corps, with the specific instruction that each of the state's 351 wards must feel the impact of the patrol teams.

SECURITY: Makinde donates additional 100 operational vehicles to Amotekun | PDP Governors Forum — *Additional Vehicles donated to the Amotekun Corps by Gov. Seyi Makinde*

By April 2022, another 100 operational vehicles were added to the Amotekun fleet to strengthen their capacity in rural areas and border communities. These vehicles were equipped with dual-communication systems linked directly to the Onireke Security Control Room, facilitating real-time intelligence sharing.

In addition to mobility, the "modern equipment" component included the integration of the 615 toll-free emergency line and the deployment of CCTV surveillance at strategic junctions in the capital.

By the end of the term, the combination of a refreshed vehicle fleet, specialized motorcycles for difficult terrains, and a functional digital communication backbone had fundamentally upgraded the state's crime-fighting posture.

Purchase Of Modern Equipment And Logistics For Security Agencies To Fight Crime

Our Assessment

Why It Matters

Progress So Far

Oyo Overhauls Security Logistics with 230+ Vehicles and State-of-the-Art Communication Tools

Purchase Of Modern Equipment And Logistics For Security Agencies To Fight Crime

Our Assessment

Why It Matters

Progress So Far

Oyo Overhauls Security Logistics with 230+ Vehicles and State-of-the-Art Communication Tools

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