Three Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has been acquired by The Inspector General Of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali to boost security surveillance operations and checkmate criminal activities across the country.
The acquisition according to the IG, is a manifestation of the Federal Government determination to deploy innovative technology in law enforcement duties of the police.
The newly-acquired drones, he said will assist the police in monitoring active crime scenes, coordinating response operations, and providing armed aerial support to officers on reconnaissance operations.
The UAVs (rotary wing aircrafts) have capacity to fly up to an altitude of 1000ft with high operational endurance and capable of firing at acquired threats and targets from reasonable distances.
