Speaking at the ceremony on Friday, Lalong said the action was part of efforts to consolidate peace and security in the state as Nigeria marks democracy day. “This Security Outpost and Surveillance Tower are designed to detect, prevent and minimize crime within the Dutse Uku, Jos Jarawa and the Jos general area by providing a grassroots-based intelligence gathering system to assist security agencies in responding effectively to distress calls within the Jos metropolis. The governor said the Centre had an Armoured Personnel Carrier and two patrol vehicles equipped with security gadgets, for rapid response in crime prevention. “With this Security Outpost and Surveillance Tower, we will be able to not only identify them within the communities but also move against them before they commit crimes. Lalong also laid the foundation for another surveillance outpost at Bauchi Road, in Jos North Local Government Area.

Source: The Guardian June 12, 2020 15:22 UTC