Pam Moses

Senator Representing Plateau North Senatorial District Sen. Istifanus Gyang has said that the creation of state Police would address the myriad of security challenges in Nigeria.

Gyang stated this at the weekend while speaking with Journalists after commissioning a road project and town hall constructed by Reps Member Representing Jos South/Jos East Federal constituency of Plateau State Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos

The senator, who decried the rising spate of killings and wanton destruction farmlands and other properties in his zone, urged the Federal Government to heed to the demand for a state police.

He also called on his colleagues in the National Assembly to take advantage of the ongoing constitution review to critical segments which would ensure the security and wellbeing of Nigerians.

“The welfare and wellbeing of Nigerians is the primary responsibility and purpose of governance.

“Insecurity in Plateau North senatorial district and indeed has become alarming and our people have been surviving by the grace of God.

“But to ensure the total safety of lives and property in any part of this country today, there the need for state police.

“That has been our position in Plateau for long, and because of the rising spate of insecurity, other parts of the country have also joined us in calling for the creation of state Police.

“So, I want to urge that the ongoing review of the 1999 constitution should address critical issues that will guarantee the safety and well-being of the people by making provision for the establishment of state Police by way of alteration,”he urged.

Gyang also called on government at all levels and the insecurity agencies to be proactive in addressing the evaluating security challenges in the country.

On the project commissioned by his house of representatives counterpart, Gyang commended for the feat, and urged him to do more for his people.

“What we are witnessing today is the dividends of good representation and democracy and this is commendable.

“This will also encourage political participation and discourage voter apathy at the grassroot, “he said

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Creation of State Police will address insecurity in Nigeria, says Sen. Gyang