The senate has revealed that Nigeria is seriously under-policed and needs urgent addition.
Men of the Nigeria Police Force
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday revealed that the nation has been seriously under-policed to the extent that only one Policeman provides security for about 566 people.
Senator Isiaka Adepeko who analyzed the situation from the 170 million people that are being protected internally by about 305,579 Policemen and women, that the inadequacy runs short of international best practices of the United Nations global effective policing standard which is a ratio of 222 Police officers to 100 people.
The senator said: “Distinguished Senators, you are all aware that in line with International best practices of the United Nations global best practices, it is a ratio of 222 Police officers to 100 people."
From various contributions, the Senate commended President Buhari for his prompt approval that 100,000 Police officers be recruited.
The Senate President also urged Police Service Commission to be wary of corruption in the course of the recruitment, noting that the recruitment should be in line with the Federal Character.