State police: Afenifere, Southern leaders seek powers for govs to appoint, sack CPs

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum on Tuesday endorsed the proposed establishment of state police but insisted that governors must have full constitutional powers to appoint and remove state Commissioners of Police, just as the President exercises authority over the Inspector-General of Police. The forum, comprising prominent socio-cultural organisations including Afenifere, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the