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Isaac Fayose calls on Acting IGP Tunji Disu to include UK policing experts in Nigeria’s state police committee, warns against poor salary structure for local officers.
Internet personality Isaac Fayose has urged Acting Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, to involve experts from the United Kingdom in the formation of Nigeria’s proposed state police system.
His comments follow the inauguration of a Committee on State Policing by the IGP on Wednesday, a move described as a critical step toward community-based law enforcement.
President Bola Tinubu is currently advancing plans to establish state police as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s longstanding security challenges.
“We Need Experts from the UK”
Reacting via Facebook, Fayose said the committee should include experienced professionals from countries where regional policing systems have been successfully implemented.
Fayose commended the federal government for taking steps toward establishing state police, saying it would help reduce crime rates across the country.
Concern Over Salary Structure
Fayose also warned that poor remuneration could undermine the success of the initiative, expressing concern that state governors might underpay local police officers.
He urged the government to develop a fair and sustainable salary structure to ensure the effectiveness and integrity of the proposed state police.
