Churches Support State Police to Combat Insecurity
The Spiritual Advisory Council (SAC) of the Church of Nigeria, which includes the Anglican Communion, Methodist Church of Nigeria, and Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, has expressed its support for the establishment of state police to combat security challenges in Nigeria. This endorsement was articulated in a communique signed by His Eminence, The Most Rev’d Ekpenyong Nyong Akpanika, who serves as the Prelate and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria.
The meeting took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Prelate Akpanika acknowledged the federal government's efforts to restructure the policing system and emphasized the need for a dual policing framework that includes both state and federal police commands.
While commending recent improvements in security, the council raised concerns about the ongoing issues of kidnappings and violent crimes, urging the government and security agencies to take decisive action to address these persistent threats.
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