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Local News

IGP: We’ll adhere to FG’s decision on state police

Akanji Philip June 4, 2024 0 Comment

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun says the force will abide by whatever decision the Federal Government will take on the issue of state police. Egbetokun disclosed this on Monday in Lagos...

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Local News

IGP Egbetokun rejects renewed call for State Police in Nigeria, gives reason

VAM News April 22, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, News Update THE Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday opposed the establishment of state police to tackle the lingering security crisis in the country. Voice Air Media recalls...

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UPDATE: 16 governors back state police, submit reports to FG

Akanji Philip March 22, 2024 0 Comment

Sixteen state governors have submitted reports expressing their supports for establishing state police to the National Economic Council. They also recommended changes to the constitution to allow for the creation of state police....

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National

FG, Govs Pave Way for State Police Amidst Security Crisis

Akanji Philip February 16, 2024 0 Comment

In a decisive move to combat the raging wave of abductions, the Federal Government and state governors, on Thursday, resolved to come up with modalities that would culminate in the creation of state police...

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National

FG Heeds To PDP Governors Advice, Hints On Creating State Police

VAM News February 15, 2024 0 Comment

VOICE AIR MEDIA, VAM News Update The Federal Government alongside the governments of the 36 states are considering the creation of state police. This followed an emergency meeting between President Bola Tinubu and state...

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Featured

Okowa: State Police‘ll end insecurity

Akanji Philip October 13, 2022 0 Comment

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa and Vice-Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said creation of state police will help address insecurity in Nigeria. Okowa in his remarks at the annual conference of Institute...

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National

Just In: Reps Approve Bill To Create State Police, Security Outfits

VAM News July 6, 2021 0 Comment

The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow creation of state police and legalise regional security outfits. The current police system...