NGF endorses state police, calls for constitutional safeguards

The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), representing the governors of all 36 states, has expressed its support for the establishment of state police during a recent meeting in Abuja. This gathering, which extended into the early hours of Thursday, focused on various national issues, with state policing emerging as a key topic amid ongoing security concerns. The governors emphasized the necessity for any new policing framework to be underpinned by clear constitutional provisions that safeguard citizens’ rights. In a communiqué issued after the meeting, NGF Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq highlighted that the governors reviewed progress on creating a viable state police system and engaged in consultations regarding proposed constitutional amendments and operational frameworks to facilitate its implementation.

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