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The federal government has approved N13.3 billion for the take-off of community policing nationwide.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo who presided over the meeting in which the approval was made, said the decision was taken after a report by the adhoc committee on security and policing headed by Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, was submitted to the Council.

Osinbajo further directed the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, and two of his colleagues to meet with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha; the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed; and the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu, to coordinate the proper utilisation of the fund.

A statement released by Osinbajo’s spokesman, Mr. Laolu Akande read;

“Accordingly, the committee would be meeting further as the need arises to update the council on the progress being made to address insecurity and criminality in the country.

“Council was informed that the president has approved a sum of N13.3 billion for the take-off of community policing in the country.

daddytime:
Isn't this going to be some scare financial resources flushed down the drain without the overdue and requisite reforms needed within the larger Police force?

I'm just wondering out loud.

izuswift:
13 billion for Fulani community police. The next 3 months go shock Nigerians get ready.

Emyzoloye5:
I'm having this feeling that somepeople will cash out