THE Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, Thursday said the
Nigeria Police needs N8.7billion to effectively combat insurgency in the
North East of Nigeria.
Speaking at an interactive session with Members of the House of
Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, the IGP said the Force
needs at least N8.7bn to successfully check mate insurgency.
He said that there was another N57bn outstanding due to the Nigerian
police that was appropriated but has not been released till date.
On training, Arase said all constables presently serving will go on
compulsory training to enable them move to the rank of corporal “and
only the proposed 10,000 recruits will now spot the uniforms of
constables in the police force”…Details soon.
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