The spokesman of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, says northern lawmakers in the Red Chamber are open to the creation of state police.
During an appearance on a national television programme on Friday, Ajibola said having a de-centralised security system is the solution to the security challenges facing the country.
He said the concern arose from the interest of the lawmakers to ensure that such a system will engender the safety of citizens in the respective federating unit.
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Bashiru noted that the lawmakers said the idea would be a good one if a middle ground is reached while the concerned Senators lobby their colleagues for their support.
He said: “I also know that some of the colleagues in the North are who I have the discussion with have actually expressed about the need to decentralized Nigeria security architecture.
“Coming from the experience of the North is that we should come up with an idea that is of a middle ground to it.
“As a politician, I would rather keep my gunpowder for issues that can be resolved by consensus and colleagues.”
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