Group backs Northern governors on Trust Fund, mining freeze, State Police
The Uba Sani Back2Back Movement (USB2B) has expressed full support for the sweeping security measures adopted by the Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council at their recent joint meeting in Kaduna, describing the resolutions as the most decisive regional security intervention in years.
State Police: To be or not to be
By Braeyi Ekiye The current debates on state policing, its pros and cons have been very enlightening. The debates so far have been constructive and forceful in our bid to ensure security and justice for all Nigerians. There is no gain saying that the present debilitating effect of insecurity across the country has further increased […]
It is time for state police in Nigeria, by Sunday Ehindero
The agitation for state police has a long history. It dates to the First Republic where the Premier of Western Region argued against the Unitary government that was operated. According to him, how could the Premier of a Region who oversaw security of the region be without the power to control the police force? Ever since, […]
State police‘ll address security challenges at all levels — Reps
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, Rep. Abubakar Yalleman, says state police will address security challenges in the country at all levels.
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.
