IGP lauds NASS for passage of Police Trust Fund Bill
The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu has lauded the leadership and members of the National Assembly for the passage of the Police Trust Fund Bill.
It is expected that when the Bill is signed by President Muhammadu Buhari, the challenges of inadequate equipment, poor infrastructure, inadequate training and other issues will be addressed.
He also said the passage was timely as concerted efforts are being made at all levels to overcome issues of armed banditry, kidnapping and other heinous crimes across the country. The IGP thanked all stakeholders that helped in mobilizing support for the passage of the Bill, especially, the Civil Society Organizations , Human Rights Groups, Non-Governmental Organizations , the media, the traditional rulers Council of Nigeria amongst others
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