Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has commissioned a fresh fleet of operational vehicles to the state’s Homeland Security Service. The vehicles, handed over during a formal ceremony at the Governor’s Office in Calabar, are intended to enhance rapid response, community protection, and crime prevention efforts.
Governor Otu made it clear that the new vehicles are not for prestige or convenience but for direct deployment in safeguarding lives and property. “These are not luxury cars. They are critical tools meant to boost our operational capacity and protect every citizen of Cross River,” the Governor emphasized.
He urged the Homeland Security officials to embrace professionalism, accountability, and community-focused service as the core tenets of their operations. To further reinforce security presence across the state, Otu announced plans to recruit additional personnel into the state’s security architecture, ensuring stronger grassroots reach and sustainable peace.
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“Cross River is currently one of the safest states in Nigeria, but we are not complacent. Our goal is to make it 100 percent secure,” Otu declared. He also issued a stern warning that any misuse of the vehicles or lapses in performance would be met with consequences. “We need a peaceful, active, and economically vibrant society. Poor feedback will not be tolerated,” he added.
Representing the Homeland Security Service, Mr. Raphael Odu, Director of the Northern Zone, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Governor, describing the gesture as a powerful step toward realizing the vision of a safer Cross River. “We are committed to translating this investment into real impact across communities,” Odu said.
Cross River’s security blueprint is further bolstered by Operation Okwok, a multi-agency joint task force composed of personnel from various security agencies. This coordinated approach continues to ensure peace, order, and rapid response across the state’s urban and rural regions.
