The Federal Government and the 36 states of the Federation have agreed on the need to create state police to curb the increasing rate of insecurity in the country.
The agreement was reached at the meeting held between the President and the state governors in the council chamber, State House Abuja, Thursday, February 15.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, briefed the State House correspondents after the meeting, noting that security improvements nationwide were acknowledged, focusing on enhancing forest rangers’ numerical strength and exploring the possibility of State Police.
He said further discussion will be held on the issue between the government at the centre and the states before sending a bill to the National Assembly for necessary constitutional amendment.
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