National Security Council Priorities Upgrade Of Police

The challenges hindering the Nigerian Police Force from effectively tackling insecurity in the country was the focus of today’s
National Security Council meeting held at the Presidential Villa.

Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, disclosed this today while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the meeting of the council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Minister said it has become worrisome that criminals have heightened their activities in the North-Western part of the country but stressed that security agencies, especially the Police would be given the needed support to overcome the problem.

He said, “National Security Council (NSC) was convened to brief Mr. President about the security situation in the country. The meeting noted with concern the increasing cases of armed banditry particularly in the North-West and North-Eastern part of the country. The meeting agreed to be more proactive in dealing with the situation in a more decisive manner.

“The meeting noted the need to pay greater attention to the Police in the discharge of its functions to maintain peace in the country, in the areas of equipment and modern technology.”

Dingyadi further said the meeting praised the effort of the federal government in repositioning the Police to make it more effective.

He said President Buhari also assured the military and other security agencies of more support, to avoid a repeat of the EndSARS protests that recently rocked some parts of the country.

The meeting was attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olanishakin, Service Chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu amongst others.