₦airaland Forum

CrimeKsmart:
Our security agencies can't be autonomous simply becuase we are operating Democratic system. Giving the security agencies the liberty to operate on their own without being dependent of the executive arm of government is hazardous and not healthy. It simply means we are calling for a military rule in Nigeria. Thats why the President is the Grand commander of all the armed forces in Nigeria. He has the power to make appointment as regards the leadership of various security agencies, which they are directly answerable to the president.

The police and other security agencies can only be under the executive arm of government being the highest and most superior arm of government. Historically, the police were used by our colonial masters to oppress the masses during the colonial era. The use of the police politically has been existing since time immemorial. The only panacea to the security challenges in Nigeria like I said earlier is "community policing". Like you said, security institution is a sensitive and vital institution in any government, any vacuum created in this institution can result in something detrimental to.the government and the Nation at large so it needs to be handled carefully.

If you read more about community policing, you will actually understand more about the system. Thats the only solution.

CrimeKsmart:
If they are not being controlled by state government, are they independent on their own?

And from my own point of view, state government can't be catering for their needs and not being controlled by them. As far as state government is financing them directly, they will be under the control of state government.

Do you know there is a particular allocation that comes from federal government to all state governments every month to fight insecurity in every state. Its called "security votes". Each state gets nothing less than 500million monthly to cater for the security challenges within their states. The state does not in any way spend on security in Nigeria.

CrimeKsmart:
If there is no interference from state government, then what's the idea behind state policing if they are still being controlled by Federal government.

CrimeKsmart:
I dnt really have an idea seriously.

CrimeKsmart:
State policing involves the state government directly. The administration of state policing is solemnly in the hands of state government without federal government interference. The budget of the state policing will be passed by state house of assembly and any finances for the state policing is provided by the state government. Recruitment is also done on behalf of the state government. So the state government is in charge of the state policing. And one of the reasons the central government in Nigeria is strong and relevant is because the security apparatus is directly under the federal government. Once the state government have their own state security, then the relevancy and power of the central government will be reduced which will different weaken the central government. So the idea of state policing should be expunged. What we need to focus on is empowering the police more by increasing their budget allocation and recruiting more personnel's.

CrimeKsmart:
The commissioner of police need not to take any directive from abuja before he acts on security challenges within his jurisdiction. He is empowered to act on his own and not a subject of IGP approval.

Which directive does the commissioner of police need to take when people's lives is at stake. What is the duty of the commissioner of police in a state if not to protect the lives and properties of the citizens on behalf of the government.

It time they stopped playing politics with lives of people in the name of vergence or bitterness. The commissioner of police is appointed to work with the state government on behalf of the federal govt. In a sane society, the first function of any government is to protect and safeguard the lives and properties of the citizens, where there is contrary, it simply shows the person in charge is not capable enough govern such state. In the light of that, he/she should resign from such position but unfortunately, this is Nigeria.


I don't subscribe to the idea of state policing simply because the state government will eventually use them to victimise their political opponents or anyone who speak ill of their government as the police can be easily compromised. What we need now is to expand the police by recruiting more officers into the system. Community policing will curb the issue of insecurity we are experiencing in the country. With community policing, every adhering member of the society can work hand in hand with the security agency by responding swifty and prevent any security breach that is likely to come up. So the issue of state policing is not the solution to the insecurity in Nigeria

Moganajoe:
For your information , Wike is the CSO of the state. Whatever happens in the state falls on his table, good or bad. He shouldn't only come out to claim glory only when something good happen!

The current insecurity in the state is a seed planted by Wike, and he is enjoying it to the fullest, have u ever heard of security vote? Do u know how much is voted into??.

When Amaechi was a governor, Rivers state was one of the most peaceful state in the region.

CrimeKsmart:
I understand your points vividly, nevertheless, as the governor of the state, he still has a big role to play in curbing the whole crime. He should cry out to federal for assistance but it seems he is indifferent about the killing and kidnapping. If he is really concerned enough, he won't wait for public outcry before he takes the necessary step.

CrimeKsmart:
Wike should resign. As the chief security officer of the state, he ought to have taken measures to halt the unnecessary killing and kidnapping in Rivers state. Let him resign if he can't put the bad situation under control

dominique:
Governor Wike these killings are getting too much

favosafarms:
* The school bus was in a good condition as they are usually serviced before the resumption of every term.
* Safety procedure put in place was the use of the vehicle fire extinguisher, which solved nothing.
* The drivers credentials are up to date and has worked previously as a school bus driver therefore qualified.
* All vehicle prechecks are carried out every morning and incase of faults communicated to the management who calls on the mechanic.

Deep Investigations into the matter is still ongoing as lives can't be taken for granted.

luvtoteach:
How true is it? Because schools are yet to resume.

Raydos:
Even if Man-city draw this match, they will still be ahead of liverpool with goals difference

SageMK:
Are you an Arsenal fan?

Please text “ABEG” to 131 to stop this man-hauling!

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dukeprince50:
Gooooooooaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll

Manchester united 1:0




the goal was scored on chivita advert

dukeprince50:
Goal Chelsea 3:2



shevchenko scores, a lovely pass from crespo

PORNeliusHUBson:
Goal!!!!!

yess

Christensen!

Own goal. Chelsea 2 - 3 Burnley

Cityfirstborn:
cardiff to equalise in the last 5min. Liverpool will not smell this league

Reussite:
The game isn't over yet now...anything can still happen. They've been asking the questions in the last few mins.