By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Friday backed the proposed establishment of state police, warning that political considerations must not be allowed to undermine efforts to strengthen national security.
With state police edging closer to reality, the PDP said concerns over possible abuse should not stand in the way of efforts to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity through a decentralised policing system.
Speaking to Vanguard, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, said the party shared the concerns of millions of Nigerians over the country’s security challenges and was ready to support any government initiative capable of addressing them.
“We cannot allow political considerations to prevent us from embracing initiatives that will strengthen national security,” he said.
