“CG Traveled With Just 3 Vehicles, Others In The Long Convoy Belonged To Senior Officers”, Fire Service Clarifies

Fire Service : Controller General traveled with 3 vehicles, others in the long convoy belonged to senior officers. 

The Federal Fire Service has debunked the claim that all the vehicles seen in a video during the historic homecoming and thanksgiving celebration of Controller General, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, belonged to his official convoy.

The agency was reacting to a video – now deleted because of the public outcry – showing a large convoy of vehicles finished in the agency’s “Fire Engine Red” color arriving at an event during the CGF’s homecoming ceremony.

Vehicles seen in the long convoy includes armored Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series SUV ferrying the Fire Service boss, motorcycle outriders, buses, pickup trucks and security vehicles.

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In a statement by the service’s national PRO, the agency noted the Controller-General only travelled with his official vehicle, a pilot vehicle, and essential security support, adding that the other vehicles belonged to senior officers of the Service who attended the event.

“In response to recent public reactions generated by a video published on the official page of the Service, the Federal Fire Service wishes to clarify concerns regarding the perceived long convoy associated with the Controller General,” part of the statement reads.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Controller General travelled with only his official vehicle, a pilot vehicle, and essential security support. The additional vehicles seen were those of Deputy Controllers General (DCGs), Assistant Controllers General (ACGs), and other senior officers of the Service who attended the event.”

“Their presence formed part of the Service’s management team, and the decision for them to attend alongside the Controller General was deliberate, ensuring adequate coordination and security coverage for all senior officers at the high-profile gathering.”

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