Breaking: Northern govs declare support for state police to end insecurity

The Northern Governors Forum has called on the National Assembly to institute a legislation for the creation of state police to boost security across the country.

This is contained in a communique at the end of its meeting on Saturday which was read by the Chairman of the Forum, and Governor of Gombe state, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.

He said: “The Forum resolved to support the creation of state police and called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the enactment of the legal framework for the its take off.”

The Forum resolved to boost inter state border survellience to effectively combat insurgency, banditry and other crimes

It also appreciated the federal government in addressing security challenges and infrastructural deficits in Nigeria.

The Forum also expressed its determination for enhanced synergy with the Nigeria Governors Forum in combating the security challenges.

The meeting was attended by the 19 Northern Governors and state Chairmen of the traditional rulers.