There have been renewed calls from various quarters to create state government-controlled police in Nigeria.
Mr Nwifuru, while speaking on the need for state police, said Nigeria has grown to the extent that central policing will not make the desired impact in fighting insecurity.
"The country has grown so large to an extent that central policing will not control crime. State policing will allow us to use people familiar with our terrain to combat crimes in our various communities," Mr Nwifuru said. He said his administration has prioritised the security issue and has supported various security agencies in the state to function effectively.
In the last assembly, the bill was rejected by the lawmakers, who believed that state governors might abuse the state police if created.
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