- The leadership in Nigeria, including Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has proposed the establishment of state police forces to tackle ongoing security challenges across the country.
- President Tinubu directs the establishment of state police in Nigeria after executive consultations on the matter.
- The House of Representatives passed a State Police Bill in Nigeria.
- The current security challenges in Benue State, Nigeria, highlight the strain on existing armed forces and police, underscoring the need for state police.
An incident occurred in Benue State while under the jurisdiction of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jun 13
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What happened
An incident occurred in Benue State while under the jurisdiction of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- EFCC is prosecuting former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam for alleged fraud in Abuja.Sub-event
Specific incident under EFCC jurisdiction in Benue State.1 source
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Part of
The current security challenges in Benue State, Nigeria, highlight the strain on existing armed forces and police, underscoring the need for state police.Also in this story
- Security operations related to the ongoing challenges in Benue State have extended into neighboring Nasarawa State.
- The federal government is facing criticism for its failure to protect citizens in Benue State.
The entities involved
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Benue State
state in Nigeria
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
anti-graft agency in Nigeria
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