Constitution amendment must protect IGP, CPs from abuse — Okiro
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Verified Synthesis~124s readAs a Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue states, and later as the IGP, I can attest to the operational and funding support given to the police by state governments. From then on, state governments will have to fund the respective police forces in their states.
Context & Background
- ✦Former Inspector-General of Police and one-time Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Sir Mike Okiro, in this interview, speaks on the proposed establishment of state police, funding, training and safeguards against possible abuse by state governors.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2024:I had recommended that the office of the IGP be tenured, which is now contained in the Police Act Amendment 2024.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- As a Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue states, and later as the IGP, I can attest to the operational and funding support given to the police by state governments.
- From then on, state governments will have to fund the respective police forces in their states.
- Former Inspector-General of Police and one-time Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Sir Mike Okiro, in this interview, speaks on the proposed establishment of state police, funding, training and safeguards against possible abuse by state governors.
Key Facts:2024: I had recommended that the office of the IGP be tenured, which is now contained in the Police Act Amendment 2024.
Editorial Excerpt
Former Inspector-General of Police and one-time Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Sir Mike Okiro, in this interview, speaks on the proposed establishment of state police, funding, training and safeguards against possible abuse by state governors.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding Benue State?
As a Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue states, and later as the IGP, I can attest to the operational and funding support given to the police by state governments.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Benue State, National Assembly of Nigeria, Lagos State.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
I had recommended that the office of the IGP be tenured, which is now contained in the Police Act Amendment 2024.
