Senate minority leader criticises state police, says governors have personal agenda
Mr Moro, who represents Benue South Senatorial District, said governors advocating state police are doing so to push their personal interests rather than improve security.
The Minority Leader of the Senate, Abba Moro, has faulted the proposed establishment of state police as a solution to the country’s security challenges.
Section 17 of the bill, which deals with appointment, command, direction and tenure, provides that while the Inspector-General of Police shall head the Federal Police Service, the State Police Service shall be headed by a Commissioner of Police appointed by the governor of the state, subject to confirmation by the state’s House of Assembly.
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