From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
The Northern Governors Forum has called on the National Assembly to institute a legislation for the creation of state police to boost security across the country.
In a statement issued to newsmen by Mamman Mohammad, Director General of Press and Media Affairs to Governor Mai Mala of Yobe State, it was revealed that this was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Forum’s meeting on Saturday, which was read by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
He said “the Forum resolved to support the creation of state police and called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the enactment of the legal framework for the its take off”
The Forum resolved to boost inter state border survellience to effectively combat insurgency, banditry and other crimes
It also appreciated the Federal government in addressing security challenges and infrastructural deficits in Nigeria.
The Forum also expresses its determination for enhanced synergy with the Nigeria Governors Forum in combating the security challenges.
The meeting was attended by the 19 Northern Governors and state Chairmen of the traditional rulers.