Why I back Tinubu’s state police push – Ex-UN official
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She, however, said the independence of the state police must be ensured and proper tenure for police chiefs be established by law.
By Alex Enebeli
Former United Nations Special Rapporteur, Prof. Joy Ezeilo, says she supports President Bola Tinubu’s endorsement of state police due to security challenges bedeviling the country.
Ezeilo, who is also a Nigerian professor of public law and Senior Advocate, gave her support in a statement on Thursday in Enugu.
She said, “I have been advocating for community policing since 2012 when I submitted a memorandum to the Police Service Commission.
“I support President Tinubu’s endorsement of the State Police, given Nigeria’s current security challenges and the substantial security budgets allocated by state governors.
“This often includes an unconstitutional, opaque, and unappropriated security votes that contribute to corruption—the time has come for state police.
“Policing is local. While there are concerns about potential abuse, these can be addressed through proper legislation and by closing possible loopholes that could be misused,” she said.
She, however, said the independence of the state police must be ensured and proper tenure for police chiefs be established by law.
(NAN)
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