The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa, re-emphasised the need for the establishment of State police in the country.
He made this call during the Tuesday plenary through a motion which was unanimously supported by all the lawmakers. He noted that there is need to reemphasize the creation of State Police sequel to series of calls from top government officials clamoring for same.
The Speaker reiterated that the country should be seen as practicing true federalism with the characteristic of State police with the power and capacity to tackle crimes. The House therefore urged president Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly to come up with a constitutional amendment that would enshrine State Police.
“ I have noticed an increase in the number of calls for State Police, former President (Obasanjo) also joined the train, requesting for State police. It gladdens my heart, I was just smiling when I read it on the pages of newspapers”.
He added that “this House has always been at the forefront of calls for State Police right from the 4th Assembly. This House is always right on target and always at the truth.
“We are not going to stop until we have a constitution that talks about federalism to have State police . We must latch on this opportunity; the community police initiated few months ago is not good enough, we want the State police that has the wherewithal to ensure that lives and properties are safe and it is my sincere pleasure to call again on the President and the National Assembly on the need for State Police” the Speaker emphasized.
Following the endorsement of all the members, Obasa directed the Acting Clerk, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko to write the President and the National Assembly on the resolution of the House.
