Vice President Kashim Shettima and former president Goodluck Jonathan on Monday, April 22, spoke on the need to focus on the workability of state police in the country and address concerns about the likely abuse of the process.
Also, former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar warned politicians not to exert undue influence on the state police when eventually adopted by the country, while canvassing a role for the traditional rulers in addressing the security challenges in the country.
They spoke at a national dialogue on state police with the theme “Pathway to peace: Reimagine Policing in Nigeria” organised by the House of Representatives as part of efforts to pass the state police bill currently before the House.
The vice president who assured of the commitment of President Tinubu’s government to addressing the security challenges in the country said the President was waiting for the recommendations from the dialogue.
He said the interest of the House on the issue of state policing underscores their commitment to the security and wellbeing of the Nigerian citizens, adding that the dialogue was not only timely but also speaks to the commitment of the legislative arm in addressing critical national issues through inclusive and collaborative governance.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan said the issue of state police was no longer negotiable as it was a done deal, saying there was no way the state could have adequate security without state police.
He said some states in the country have successfully experimented with the issue or state police even during the current democratic dispensation, adding that what should be of concern at the moment is the operational model the system would take.
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