By Samuel Oyadongha
Yenagoa— Former Bayelsa State governor, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, has said there was nothing wrong with the demand by some Nigerians for the creation of state police.
Alamieyeseigha, who threw his weight behind the call for state police, in a telephone chat, said the demand was timely and proper, especially in a supposedly federal country like Nigeria.
He said: "There is nothing wrong with the agitation for the creation of state police in the country. The demand is timely and proper but the modalities for operational efficiency should be worked out to minimise conflict."
He faulted claims that state police would lead to the dismemberment of the country, noting that instead, it will improve security in the country.
"The demand for state police is a very simple matter. It is right and this is the time. But modalities must be worked out," he said.
Vanguard Nigeria