Governors of the 36 states in the country, under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, have thrown their weight behind the establishment of state police.
The governors expressed this support after their second meeting held in Abuja, which stretched from Wednesday into the early hours of Thursday.
They, however, stressed that any new policing structure must be backed by clear constitutional provisions and must protect citizens’ rights.
The meeting focused on major national issues, including security, electricity reform, and nutrition.
However, discussions around state policing dominated deliberations as insecurity continues to remain a pressing concern across many parts of the country.
According to a communiqué signed by the NGF Chairman and governor of Kwara state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governors disclosed that they reviewed fresh progress made toward creating a workable state police system.
The Forum said members received detailed presentations from the
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