Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday called for collaborative efforts between the government and the Air Force to intensify air to tackle crimes.
The governor spoke when the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Baba Abubakar, visited him at the Lagos House, Ikeja.
He said the call became imperative considering the recent approval for purchase of surveillance helicopters by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Air Force.
Ambode said Lagos, being the logistics headquarter of the Air Force, should benefit tremendously from the helicopters, adding that such would go a long way in complementing the security architecture in the state.
He said: “This particular administration is very sensitive to security issues and in the last 11 months, we have tried as much as possible to put security in the front burner of our tripod in running Lagos.
“We believe strongly that security and development are twins. There is no way we can develop if there is no security and that is why we are laying more emphasis on protecting the lives and property in Lagos.
“I’m pleased to state that we have contributed some helicopters to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Nigeria Police. I like to also commend President Muhammadu Buhari for the recent approval given to the Nigeria Air Force.”
Abubakar said he was in Lagos House to thank Ambode for the support and warm hospitality which the Force had enjoyed from his administration.