The National Economic Council (NEC) will review reports on the establishment of state police during its meeting today at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The session, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, aims to deliberate on findings and recommendations from committees tasked with evaluating the feasibility of state policing as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s … Read more
16 state governors back state police to tackle Nigeria’s security issues. Federal police overwhelmed by rampant crime, leading to calls for state-level security. Regional security outfits like Amotekun face effectiveness challenges due to lack of federal support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to address Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, 16 state governors have supported … Read more
Ondo Amotekun impounds 50 tinted unregistered vehicles and uncovered plots to attack state The Ondo State Security Network Agency also known as the Amotekun Corps, on Thursday, said it has uncovered a sinister plot by bandits to attack the state. The corps said it also impounded vehicles that had tinted glasses without authorisation, adding that … Read more
The meeting was attended by the leadership of traditional rulers council, Ohaneze Ndigbo, South-East Joint Security Committee and members of the clergy in the zone The Southeast Governors Forum on Sunday called for the establishment of state police in view of the current security challenges in parts of the country. The News Agency of Nigeria … Read more