The monarch urged the new police chief to prioritise the protection of innocent citizens, uphold the rule of law and implement reforms that would foster a more professional, accountable and community-oriented police force.

Vanguard also reports that Nigeria joined 106 other nations in voting at the United Nations and General Assembly to back a resolution supporting Ukraine and reaffirming its sovereignty amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

‎Kogi State Government has described President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the establishment of state police as a generational reform that will fundamentally transform Nigeria’s security architecture.

The governor earlier sacked his aides, including former CoS, Edison Ehie and SSG, Dr Benibo Anabraba, following political crisis in the state and the Abuja “peace deal”.

Reacting to social media attacks on the minister over claims of assault and unpaid campaign materials, Francis Nwaze, Senior Special Assistant to Umahi on Media, said the allegations were false.