Bola Tinubu Commits to State Police and Local Government Fund Autonomy in Nigeria

Bola Tinubu, a prominent Nigerian politician, has pledged to create state police in Nigeria and stop the withholding of local government funds. He made this commitment during a meeting with international partners, emphasizing the importance of decentralizing the security architecture for better governance.

Tinubu also urged compliance with a recent Supreme Court ruling on financial autonomy for local governments. Additionally, Senator Godswil Akpabio highlighted legislative efforts to impose the death penalty for kidnappers and praised recent successful rescue operations.