The Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council, Hon. Pirfa Tyem, has presented 15 motorcycles to security agencies operating within the local government as part of deliberate efforts to enhance rapid response and tackle emerging security concerns.
The beneficiary agencies include the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nigerian Correctional Service, as well as local Vigilante groups and other sister security agencies
The symbolic presentation was performed by former Senator and Plateau South senatorial aspirant, Napoleon Bali, who commended the Chairman for his proactive and grassroots-driven security intervention.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Tyem explained that the decision followed a series of security meetings with service chiefs after rising concerns over petty theft and motorbike snatching in parts of the local government.
“In recent times, we have had issues around petty theft and motorbike snatching that got us worried. While Langtang North remains relatively peaceful, we will not be complacent. These motorcycles will improve mobility, especially in areas where patrol vehicles find it difficult to maneuver,” he said.
The Chairman noted that the terrain of Langtang North presents operational challenges for conventional vehicles, making motorcycles a strategic tool for surveillance and quicker response time.
He called on residents to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information.
“Security is everyone’s responsibility. It is better to prevent crime than to respond after it has occurred,” he stressed.
Earlier, the Chief Security Officer to the Chairman, Julfa Joel, described the intervention as the outcome of strategic engagements with security stakeholders, where mobility gaps were identified as a key operational challenge.
In his appreciation remarks, the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Benjamin B. Aboi, assured that the motorcycles would be put to effective use.
“We will never take this gesture for granted. These motorcycles will strengthen our operational capacity in tackling insecurity in Langtang North,” he stated.
The event was attended by the Deputy Chairperson, Secretary to the Local Government, Leader and members of the Legislative Arm, service chiefs, stakeholders, and community leaders.
