The Presidency’s statement has reaffirmed
the commitment that the government across the board will work towards the
mechanism needed to fasten the creation of the state police.
The statement read: “President Bola Tinubu
in company of Vice President Kashim Shettima today at the State House met with
the 36 States Governors and the FCT Minister. The meeting agreed on common
ground to addressing some of the challenges currently facing the country
especially the rising cost of food and insecurity.
“After extensive deliberations the President
and Governors agreed to work together to solve the problems and tackle the
economic pressure being faced by the citizens. Below are the key takeaways from
what the President told the Governors to do:
“On addressing insecurity which is also
affecting farming and food production, President Tinubu made 3 key
pronouncements.
“More police personnel to be recruited to
strengthen the force.
“President Tinubu informed the Governors
that the Federal Government will work with them and the National Assembly
towards putting in place a mechanism that will engender state police instead of
the vigilantes that are being used in some states.
“The President charged the Governors to
strengthen their Forest Rangers and arm them to keep all the forest safe from
criminals.
“Modalities for State Police and
addressing security issues to be discussed further at National Economic
Council.”
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