The Nigeria Senate on
Tuesday revealed that the nation has been seriously under-policed to the extent
that only one Policeman provides security for about 566 people.
Analyzing the situation
from the 170 million people that are being protected internally by about
305,579 Policemen and women, Senator Isiaka Adepeko noted that the inadequacy
runs short of international best practices of the United Nations global
effective policing standard which is a ratio of 222 Police officers to 100
people.
“Distinguished
Senators, you are all aware that in line with International best practices of
the United Nations global best practices, it is a ratio of 222 Police officers
to 100 people,” he maintained.
From various
contributions, the Senate commended President Buhari for his prompt approval
that 100,000 Police officers be recruited.
“We want to commend
President Buhari having approved that 100,00 Police officers be recruited,”
Senate said.
The Senate President
also urged Police Service Commission to be wary of corruption in the course of
the recruitment, noting that the recruitment should be in line with the Federal
Character.
-Dailypost
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