Tinubu declares emergency
AMID worsening security situation in the country, President Bola Tinubu yesterday declared a security emergency and ordered the army and the police to recruit more personnel.
Pushed to the wall over state police (2), by Eric Teniola
From last week, continues the relevant quotes from the 1963 Constitution which made the establishment of the Nigeria Police possible, while abrogating regional police. Reference: Section 105 (7) Nothing in this section shall prevent the legislature of a Region from making provision for the maintenance by any native authority or local government authority established for a […]
IGP kicks as ex-presidents, others back state police
The polity was divided, yesterday, over the clamour for state police in Nigeria as leaders brainstormed at a one-day national dialogue on state policing organised by the House of Representatives.
Reasons for IGP Egbetokun’s opposition to state police proposal
“It is the submission of the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force that Nigeria is yet to mature for the establishment of state-controlled police.”
State Police: My resolve to enhance Nigeria’s security unwavering —Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday described his administration’s resolve to reform the Nigeria Police Force and enhance security across Nigeria as unwavering.
State Police must be well funded if we must have them – Abdulsalam
“It is our responsibility to be each other’s keepers and ensure that there is equity and the maintenance of issues provided by the various governments.”
State police: We are committed to security, well-being of citizens – Shettima
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is committed to reform the Police Force and enhance security to achieve a safer and more secured Nigeria for the well being of citizens.
State Police: Address public concern over potential govs’ abuse — Abbas tells stakeholders
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday urged stakeholders to provide a framework that would dispel the fear of abuse of state police by governors.
Pushed to the wall over state police, by Eric Teniola
THE proposal to create state police and if possible local government police is consistent with the principle of true federalism and decentralization of powers. The arrangement would enable the states to effectively maintain law and order, especially during emergencies. Besides, the Nigeria Police is ill-equipped and deficient that it cannot ensure safety of citizens and their […]
Some govs’ll use state police as means of oppression — Falana
“There are governors in Nigeria that will turn state police into an instrument of oppression because even right now, the federal police is turned into an instrument of oppression.”
Bombshell Amid Insecurity: Bill denies govs sweeping powers over State Police
State Police appears to be on the way to becoming a reality after President Bola Tinubu and state governors agreed to work on the modalities to establish it.
