Edo State has recovered 30 government-owned vehicles allegedly held by former officials of the previous administration.
The Edo State Vehicle Recovery Committee has successfully reclaimed 30 vehicles owned by the government from officials of the former administration.
This information was conveyed by the committee’s chairman, Kelly Okungbowa, through a statement from Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday.
Okungbowa emphasized the significant contribution of whistleblowers in aiding these recoveries, which included four vehicles taken from the residence of a former senior official and another vehicle retrieved from a different individual.
The retrieval of these vehicles reflects the state government’s dedication to accountability and effective resource management.
Okungbowa praised the citizens who provided crucial information and encouraged others to report similar incidents to prevent the misappropriation of public assets.
He detailed that among the recovered items were two Land Cruiser Jeeps and two Toyota Hilux vehicles, one of which contained campaign materials.
He assured residents that further recoveries would occur before the committee’s two-week deadline and called for additional public assistance, promising rewards for useful tips.
The committee is also prepared to extend its efforts nationwide to locate state-owned vehicles.
It is noteworthy that the committee had previously recovered three vehicles, including a Hilux van and two Toyota Hiace buses, one of which was found to contain bags of rice intended for distribution as palliatives to Edo residents.
