Northern governors, traditional rulers back state police
Northern Nigerian governors and traditional rulers have formally expressed their support for the creation of state police to combat regional insecurity. The forum also committed to strengthening intelligence sharing and maintaining financial contributions to the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund.
Why it matters
Reflects a significant shift in Nigerian security policy, moving toward decentralized law enforcement to address localized threats.
Northern governors and traditional rulers have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling insecurity through stronger regional collaboration and support for federal security efforts.
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