Killings: Allow state police, NBA urges FG

James Abraham - Punch - 22/04
The Nigerian Bar Association has called on the Federal Government to allow states to establish their own police forces to curb the increasing wave of killings and attacks across the country. The Chairman of the NBA, Jos Branch, Leah Hassan, made the call on Tuesday during a joint press conference in Jos, attended by chairmen […]

The Nigerian Bar Association has called on the Federal Government to allow states to establish their own police forces to curb the increasing wave of killings and attacks across the country.

The Chairman of the NBA, Jos Branch, Leah Hassan, made the call on Tuesday during a joint press conference in Jos, attended by chairmen of the three other NBA branches in Plateau State.

Hassan condemned the recent violent attacks in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas, which resulted in the deaths and displacement of many residents.

“We cannot continue to be silent in the...
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