BREAKING: Tinubu and Governors Agree to Form State Police Amid Insecurity Crisis
In a landmark decision, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and the 36 State governors have agreed to establish state police forces to tackle the rising insecurity challenges in the country.
The agreement was reached at a crucial meeting held on Thursday at the State House, Abuja, where the leaders discussed various issues affecting the nation’s security and economy.
According to the Information and National Orientation Minister, Idris Mohammed, who briefed the press after the meeting, the leaders acknowledged the need for security improvements nationwide, with a focus on enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of forest rangers and state police.
He said the Federal Government and the states will hold further consultations on the modalities and legal framework for creating state police, before sending a bill to the National Assembly for the necessary constitutional amendment.
The minister also revealed that the meeting addressed the looming food crisis in the country, caused by hoarding and price inflation of essential commodities.
He said the National Security Adviser, the Director General of State Services, and the Inspector General of Police have been directed to work with state governors to curb the menace of hoarding and ensure adequate supply and distribution of food items.
He added that the meeting also emphasized the need for increased investments in agriculture to boost food production and security, and declared a ban on food importation to enhance Nigeria’s self-reliance and export potential.
The meeting, which lasted for about three hours, was attended by all the 36 State governors, the Vice President, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Chief of Staff to the President, and other top government officials.
