The Federal Executive Council during the week approved N2.7 billion contracts for the purchase of operational vehicles and equipment to support security agencies to protect lives and property in the FCT.
A statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to FCT Minister, Mr Anthony Ogunleye quoted the Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello as saying the approval involved two contracts totalling N2,682, 248,378.52K.
The minister explained that the first contract for N1.8 billion was awarded to Messrs Coscharis Motors for the supply of 60 units of Ford Ranger vehicles with security communication accessories and three years of post-sales service.
The second contract was awarded to Messrs E&S Technology Ltd. at the cost of N847.1 million.
It is for the purchase of various security gadgets and accessories to support the security agencies.
The minister assured that with the massive support given to security agencies, efforts to curtail security challenges in the FCT would be further enhanced.
Bello appealed to FCT residents to support Administration and the security agencies in the fight against crime and criminality.