Western Equatoria State receive seven vehicles for patrol

Police in Western Equatoria State have received seven new land cruiser vehicles to boost their patrols in the state.

The vehicles were donated by the national government to improve security surveillance in the state.

While handing over the cars to the State police authorities, Governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba directed officials to make good use of the cars.

“I thank the national government for providing mobility for the police in the state. However, I encourage you the police officials, especially those who will be responsible for taking care of those cars to look after them well,” he directed.

“If you leave them to spoil, then I think it is going to delay your daily work. By keeping [them] in good condition, we will tackle the issues of security, especially responding quickly to the incidents.”

The WES boss urged police to protect civilians and their property from the criminals, warning the police against mistreating civilians while on duty.

Also, Governor Futuyo urged the police to be neutral and focus only on protecting the citizens and their property, as well as maintaining the law.

He advised them to work for every citizen without discrimination, saying the police have no tribe, adding they would improve the police welfare if they work effectively.

Governor Futuyo urged all the soldiers who quit the training centres to prepare for graduation.

Meanwhile, Major. Gen. Albino Mariano, the Western Equatoria State Police Commissioner, said the vehicles will be deployed to the counties where there is rampant insecurity.

He said the vehicles will be assigned to the police headquarters, Yambio, Nzara, Maridi, Ibba counties, Mundri West, Mundri East, and Mvolo, Tombura, Ezo, and Nagero counties each.