Police not responsible for delay in establishment of state police — IGP (opens original article in a new tab)

The Inspector-General of Police denied the Nigeria Police Force was responsible for the delay in establishing state police, stating it is a constitutional issue requiring national and state assembly approval. Stakeholders urged the federal government to accelerate the process.

• IGP denied police force was responsible for delay in state police establishment
• IGP stated state police creation requires constitutional amendment by national and state assemblies
• Stakeholders urged federal government to expedite state police establishment