Establishment Of State Police
He made this assertion during a one-day dialogue convened by the House of Representatives in Abuja, aimed at addressing critical security challenges confronting the nation.
Reflecting on discussions from the 2014 national conference, Jonathan noted that the concept of state police garnered unanimous support among delegates, alongside other proposed security reforms. He emphasized that the focus should not be on whether state police are necessary, but rather on how they can be effectively implemented.
Establishment Of State Police
Additionally, Jonathan stressed the importance of broader security reforms to strengthen the country’s security architecture.
He called for a revamp of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure fair and free elections, advocating for minimal use of police forces during electoral processes to prevent undue influence.
Moreover, Jonathan urged for the strengthening of legal frameworks to prevent potential misuse of state police by political actors who could leverage this resource to intimidate rivals or skew political landscapes in their favour.
The statement comes amidst a call for state police in the country due to recurring kidnapping, terrorism and other crimes in the country.
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