Olusegun Obasanjo, the former President of Nigeria, has urged for the establishment of a state police force.
Nigeria, according to Obasanjo, need state police to adequately address the country’s security concerns.
On Friday, he made the announcement while speaking at a lecture titled “Social Responsibility in Nation Building” to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Island Club in Lagos.
Only a secure atmosphere, according to the previous president, can ensure country building.
According to Obasanjo: “I have said it before and I will say it again. Nigeria should have state police in all the states so that they can adequately tackle insecurity.
“Guaranteeing citizens a safe environment and round security is one thing a government must do.
“No nation can be built where peace, security and stability are not assured or guaranteed and with reasonable predictability of the President and the future not enthroned.”
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