…Unveils safeguards
…Political officeholders cannot direct arrest of opponents, the suppression of lawful political activity, selective enforcement
The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, on Monday, unveiled timelines for the passage and eventual take off of State Police in Nigeria.
The Committee, Chaired by Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, also unveiled a virtual platform for members of the public who may want to contribute to the proposed Bill.
Femi Gbajabiamila, while briefing State House Journalists after their meeting on Monday, said members of the public can contribute to the debate via a portal www.nigeriapolicebill.com.
