The National Economic Council (NEC) has set a deadline of September 9 for four states to submit their reports on the establishment of state police. All...
Southern governors unanimously support establishing state police to enhance local security control and effectiveness. Eko Hot Blog reports that Southern governors have advocated for state police, asserting it...
Borno opposes the establishment of state police in Nigeria Tinubu supports state police, with a bill to amend the constitution for this purpose progressing in the...
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has said the country needs state policing to address diverse community needs and improve security nationwide. The Nigerian...
Jonathan advocates for the establishment of state police in Nigeria to enhance national security. Jonathan highlights the unanimous support for state police from the 2014 national...
IGP opposes State Police, citing ethnic tension and divided loyalty. Suggests merging NSCDC and FRSC into Police Force; recommends yearly recruitment of 30,000 personnel. Raises concerns...
Nigeria Governors’ Forum Director-General reveals 20 state governors to decide on state police within four weeks. Sixteen governors express support for state police; remaining 20 expected...
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has described the submission of memoranda by state governors for state police as a waste...
Lagos AG Lawal Pedro ready for state police, pending creation signal. Emphasizes advantages of indigenous police in local crime prevention. Advocates for state police despite abuse...
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has expressed concern over the perceived delay in the establishment of state police forces, attributing the slowdown to...