Over 200 govt vehicles missing, three recovered – Edo panelThe Edo State Government has revealed that over 200 official vehicles are currently unaccounted for, with three already recovered by the committee tasked with addressing the issue.
The Chairman of the Recovery Committee, Kelly Okungbowa, disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday in Benin, detailing the progress made within 24 hours of the committee’s inauguration.
Among the recovered vehicles are a Hilux van and two Toyota Hiace buses, one of which contained palliatives meant for distribution to residents of the state. The palliatives included 10kg and 25kg bags of garri and rice.
Okungbowa appealed to the public for further information, noting that earlier tips had led to the recovery of the three vehicles. He assured whistleblowers of rewards for verified information.
We recovered one Hilux and two Toyota Hiace buses found in private custody. We assure the Edo people and the State Government that we will do this job to the best of our ability, ensuring that all the stolen vehicles are retrieved.
“Reports indicate that over 200 government vehicles are missing. We urge the public to provide more information, and whistleblowers will be handsomely rewarded. These vehicles belong to Edo citizens and not private individuals. It is unacceptable for anyone to steal government property.”
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