A total of 200 government vehicles have been tagged missing by the Edo state government.
While confirming latest developments, the chairman of a committee body set up by the Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo, Mr Kelly Okungbowa said the within 24 hours recovered three vehicles in a private residence in Benin.
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While speaking to newsmen, Okungbowa said the body recovered three vehicles including one Hilux van and two Toyota Hiace buses have been recovered.
He further stated that in one of the Hilux vehicles, palliatives such as bags and rice meat to be shared to people were found.
He said;
Yesterday, we were inaugurated, we promised to follow the law to carry out the mandate of Mr Governor which is to recover all missing government vehicles in private hands.
“We are glad to inform the people of Edo State that we have recorded success within 24 hours of our inauguration.
“I am glad to announce to you that we have recovered one Hilux and two Toyota Hiace buses in private custody.
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“We assure Edo people and the State Government that we are going to do the job to the best of our ability. We will make sure we recover all the stolen vehicles.
“This is not private property but the property of Edo citizens and it is not good for a private individual to steal government property,”
