The Nasarawa state government has announced plans to implement a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system in the state capital and its surrounding areas to address the security challenges in the state
The state Commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Planning, Hon. Munira Abdullahi stated this during the analysis of the state 2024 appropriation at the State Ministry of Finance in Lafia.
The commissioner stated that the 2024 appropriation, which is tagged ‘Budget of renewed commitment’, was proposed in consideration of addressing prevailing trends, including insecurity, to pave the way for development to thrive.
She further said that the rising insecurity in Nigeria and weaknesses in the country’s security architecture have put a spotlight on the need to provide closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in public places in line with international standards.
The commissioner said that the device would assist the operations of the security agency in apprehending robbers and other criminals.
CCTV is an electronic surveillance system invented to monitor premises, buildings, and individuals. It has become a mainstream crime detection tool as well as a prevention strategy.
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