The Edo State Vehicle Recovery Committee has retrieved 30 government-owned vehicles from officials of the immediate past administration.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua on Thursday.
Chairman of the Vehicle Recovery Committee, Kelly Okungbowa commended whistleblowers for providing critical information that facilitated the recoveries, including four vehicles retrieved from the residence of a former high-ranking official and another from a separate individual.
“We have recovered two Land Cruiser Jeeps and two Toyota Hilux vehicles from a former high-ranking official of the immediate past government. One of the vehicles contained campaign posters and umbrellas.
“Another Hilux vehicle was also recovered, bringing the total number of vehicles retrieved since our operation began to 30″, he said.
The Chairman assured Edo residents that more recoveries would be made before the two-week deadline set for the committee to complete its mandate.
“We appeal to the public for more information to aid our operations. Whistleblowers have been instrumental to our success, and we are committed to rewarding anyone who provides helpful tips,” he stated.
Okungbowa disclosed that the committee was prepared to travel nationwide to recover state-owned vehicles wherever they were found.
He further reiterated the committee’s determination to ensure that all government assets were accounted for and returned to the state.
