Insecurity: We’ll no longer tolerate killing of Nigerians – Senate President, Lawan
This was even as he demanded a complete restructuring of the Security Architecture of the Nigeria Police Force, equipping of Police training institutions and training of men and officers of the Police Force.
“This bill should consider the restructuring of the command and structure of the Police. The present structure is not working, the Police Trust Fund is already accruing, the last count I was told there was about N52 billion or so, but it is not about throwing money to the Police. You need to adjust the structure, otherwise, that money will just be a sinking fund.
The lawmaker added that when passed, the bill will among other things address the recurrent challenges and deficiencies in structure, appointments, promotions, discipline, postings, training, kitting, weaponry, living condition, pension, and retirement benefits. According to the lawmaker, “the spate of insecurity and criminality in Nigeria has remained not only alarming but unrelenting.”
Jika disclosed that since 1999, Nigeria had 10 Inspector-General of Police, one which made for an average tenure of 2 years in service. Senators in their separate contributions condemned the spate of killings across the country and called for the speedy consideration and passage of the new Police Bill by the National Assembly.
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