Abia Govt Says Assembly Passed State Police Bill

The Abia State Government has clarified that the State House of Assembly has handed the State Police Bill, dismissing studies suggesting that the laws is but to be permitted.

The authorities described the studies circulating throughout some media platforms as inaccurate and deceptive, insisting that they don’t mirror the true place of occasions within the state.

In a press release signed by Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief Secretary to the governor , the federal government stated, “For the avoidance of doubt, the Abia State House of Assembly has since passed the State Police Bill, in line with the constitutional reform process and the commitment of the state to strengthening community-based policing and enhancing the security of lives and property.”

It added that the passage of the invoice demonstrated Abia State’s readiness to embrace the proposed state policing association.

“The passage of the Bill was a clear demonstration of Abia State’s readiness and proactive stance on State policing, as championed by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” the assertion stated.

The authorities urged members of the general public, media practitioners and different stakeholders to ignore the report and depend on verified info from official authorities channels.

It additional reaffirmed its dedication to transparency and correct public communication, noting that it might proceed to work with the Federal Government and different states to make sure the profitable implementation of state police in Nigeria.

The assertion additionally urged media organisations to uphold skilled requirements by verifying info earlier than publication.

“The media is further enjoined to always verify facts before publication to avoid misleading the public,” the federal government said.