President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that the government is recruiting 10,000 new police officers to boost national security.
“We are currently recruiting 10,000 new police officers to reinforce our personnel capacity across the country,
He made this revelation on Thursday while delivering a speech in Lagos on his one-day visit for the inauguration of various projects.
Students/Lecturers: Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic Under Attack By Gunmen
In addition, he said, “I have directed the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission to carry out an upward review of Police salaries and benefits.”
“In 2019, I signed into law the Act establishing the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, the first in the history of the Force, to provide guaranteed funding to support Police welfare, logistics, and equipment.
“In September 2020, I assented to the bill amending the Nigeria Police Act, which was originally enacted in 1943.
“This new Act, a vast improvement over the old one, among other things spells out the modalities for the implementation of a National Community Policing Scheme in Nigeria.
National Television: Buhari Is A Pathetic Liar – Afenifere Exclaims
“This new scheme will build confidence within our local communities and make them active stakeholders in the safety and security of their environs,” he said.
Please follow us on Linkedin
Post Disclaimer
The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author and forum participants on this website do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Anaedo Online or official policies of the Anaedo Online.