The 36 Nigerian Governors have asked for more constitutional power over security operations in their respective states. The governors made this demand after their meeting on the establishment of state police. The…
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IGP: We’ll adhere to FG’s decision on state police
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…
IGP Egbetokun rejects renewed call for State Police in Nigeria, gives reason
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…
UPDATE: 16 governors back state police, submit reports to FG
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…
FG, Govs Pave Way for State Police Amidst Security Crisis
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…
FG Heeds To PDP Governors Advice, Hints On Creating State Police
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…
Okowa: State Police‘ll end insecurity
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…
Just In: Reps Approve Bill To Create State Police, Security Outfits
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…