The 36 state governors of the federation have finally given their support for the establishment of the state policeGovernor Uba Sani made this known on Thursday after the National Economic Council (NEC) confirmed that the states have submitted their reports but the FCT is yet to do soSani, after the meeting which lasted for several hours, added that deliberation on the state policing begins in January 2025
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State House, Abuja – The National Economic Council (NEC) said it has received reports from the 36 state governors on the establishment of the state police.
NEC made this disclosure on Thursday, December 12, after its meeting, which was chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima and attended by state governors, deputy governors, ministers, and some presidential aides.
Briefing State House correspondents, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state said the state governors indicated an overwhelming support for the establishment of state police because of the security challenges bedeviling their states.
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However, he said the NEC postponed deliberation on the matter to January 2024, Channels TV reported.
“Virtually every state has its own peculiar security challenges, and many agree that state police is the way forward,” Sani stated.
Speaking further, Governor Sani disclosed that NEC is committed to engaging stakeholders further before the council’s January meeting where a comprehensive report will be presented.
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Falana highlighted other security outfits that could replace state police in states within Nigeria, as he noted that the people needed to be assured before the move was implemented.
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