The 36 States of Nigeria have made their views known about the establishment of State Police, to boost security of lives and property in their various States.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, who made this known to Journalists at the end of Thursday’s meeting of the National Economic Council, said a majority of the States indicated support for State Police.
He said: “Today, one of the discussions we had at the NEC meeting was the update on the creation of state police. As you are aware, there was a submission by States toward the establishment of state police.
“Today, the 36 states have already made their submission for establishing state police in Nigeria. And I can say here that from what is available; virtually most of the states are in agreement with the establishment of state police in Nigeria.”
The Governor said discussions on the matter were however shifted to the next meeting of the Council to be held in January.
“But today, the council decided to step down the discussion until the next council meeting, because we need to come up with a report from the secretariat. And after the report, there will be deliberation at the next NEC meeting that is likely taking place in January,” Governor Sani stated.
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He also said the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is yet to make its submission on the matter.
“It is 36 states that have submitted, minus FCT. FCT is not a state. They explain why they have not submitted. But 36 states have all submitted their position on state police, and I want to say here clearly that most of us are in agreement with the establishment of State Police,” he added.
The issue of the State Police has been on the front burner at NEC meetings and other circles in Nigeria, as the country confronts insecurity as well as seeks solutions to the lack of enough manpower among security agencies, especially the police.
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