Speaking during an interview during a television programme yesterday, Sani, who did not mention names, claimed that some governors took an “extremely wrong” approach in managing the internal affairs of their states, leading to the current security challenges.
According to him, “I remember when the Kaduna State Government and some States within the North-West – and even Niger State, who have borders with us – came together to work out a framework to tackle this issue of insecurity.We had a joint committee, joint funding, working closely with all the security agencies — the Army, the Air Force and the Police.
“But unfortunately, somewhere along the line, the alliance broke down when some state governors decided to start engaging the bandits and the terrorists sitting with them, winning and dining with them, compensating them, negotiating with them,” he added.
The governor also said that the creation of State Police is the only way to end Nigeria’s security challenges, adding that it is necessary considering the limited powers governors have on security agencies.
He said he is pleased that virtually all state governors now agree that State Police is necessary.
Uba Sani also hoped the 10th Assembly would revisit the issue, adding that even as a governor he would support the Assembly to that effect.
