Nigeria Police has recieved fifty motorcycles, fitted with modern communication gadgets, from the Anambra State Government to support its fight against criminals.

According to the police, Governor Willie Obiano also donated a massive land for the establishment of the fifty-fouth mobile squad at Aguleri.

Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris who made this known in Lafia, described the gesture as the first of its kind, and challenged other state governments to emulate it.

He said the police would partner with the government, stakeholders and traditional institutions toward ridding Nigeria of insurgencies, kidnapping, armed robbery and other crimes.

Idris said the motorcycles would ease the fight against criminals in remote areas, and called for more support from members of the public.

Idris noted that such synergy was particularly crucial to effective policing of rural communities, pointing out that criminals fleeing the urban cities usually disappear into the villages.

He appealed to governments all levels, religious leaders and traditional rulers to educate members of their respective communities on the importance of peace and unity to the development of any society.

Idris advised Nigerians to be law-abiding and respect constituted authority, and stressed the need for everyone to be vigilant and report any suspected person to the nearest police station.