A former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has drawn on the Constitution of South Africa to suggest ways to prevent governors from abusing state policing.
“These institutions should enjoy security of tenure; their funding should be a direct charge on the Consolidated Revenue Fund,” said Mr Agbakoba.
What we recommend is an interlocking appointment, funding, and removal process like that which governs the judiciary.
The SGF described the incident as a direct attack on the peace, reconciliation and mutual trust that communities across Benue had worked hard to rebuild over the years.
The police commissioner in Rivers, Gbenga Adepoju, has ordered the arrest and detention of some officers caught in a viral video on Monday, extorting a motorist.
She reiterated that the government remains committed to maintaining acceptable public health standards.
The organisation noted that credible elections depended on efficient administration.
At Ward 6, polling unit 4, 5, 6, 7 at Oke-Iyinmi, voters were equally seen waiting for INEC officials and party agents to arrive.
Mr Placid urged residents of Ekiti State to come out peacefully and exercise their civic rights.
The police said the suspect allegedly struck the elderly woman on the head with a wooden stool during the altercation.
