State police should protect citizens’ rights, align with federalism –Govs Forum

From Juliana Taiwo- Obalonye, Abuja
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says the proposed establishment of State Police must be constitutionally sound, and fully aligned with the principles of true federalism.
The group said the initiative should also protect citizens’ fundamental human rights.
The forum stated this in a communiqué signed by its Chairman and Kwara State   Governor,   AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the end of its meeting in Abuja and read by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun.
The governors said they were actively consulting with the attorneys-general of the 36 states of the federation to review the proposed constitutional amendments required for the establishment o...