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Insecurity: Another case for state police

Insecurity: Another case for state police

THE Department of State Services, DSS, in a recent joint security operation, raided the Ibadan residence of Yoruba self-determination agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho. The raid, according to the DSS, resulted in a gun battle which led to the death of two of Igboho’s men, arrest of 13 persons and discovery of a cache […]
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Insecurity: Fayemi calls for state police,  inter-agency cooperation

Insecurity: Fayemi calls for state police, inter-agency cooperation

Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has called for multi-level security policy, in order to effectively tackle the nation’s security challenges. He said the government as a matter of urgency, must develop enduring national security policies. Governor Fayemi said the government must consider decentralizing security apparatus and law enforcement from […]

Plateau Deputy Gov. commends NUJ , says Plateau not ripe for state police

Plateau Deputy Gov. commends NUJ , says Plateau not ripe for state police

By Marie-Therese Nanlong, Jos Plateau State Deputy Governor, Professor Sonni Tyoden, has said that although Plateau is not yet matured for the adoption of state police, the administration of his principal, Simon Lalong would intensify efforts at stemming the tide of insecurity in the State. Tyoden stressed that addressing the challenges of governance would help […]

Nigeria not yet ripe for state police, insists Ex-DIG, Ekpoudom

Nigeria not yet ripe for state police, insists Ex-DIG, Ekpoudom

By Harris  Emanuel – Uyo Former Director-General of Police, prince Udom Ekpoudom has insisted that Nigeria was not yet ripe for the establishment of state police giving its nascent political culture. Besides, the security expert identifies funding as the major impediment to the smooth operations of state police. Ekpoudom who stated in an interview with […]

State police not feasible — Gov Sule

State police not feasible — Gov Sule

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, weekend, said state police, as being canvassed by some Nigerians, including state governors, was not feasible  in Nigeria because of the complex nature of the country.