Tinubu Declares Emergency on Security Training Institutions in Nigeria

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency over Nigeria’s security training facilities, citing their outdated conditions as a threat to the effectiveness of Nigeria’s internal security agencies
• The announcement specifically addresses the training institutions of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other security agencies
• The development was confirmed on Tuesday, November 4, in Lagos, by the National Economic Council (NEC) ad–hoc committee tasked with revamping security training institutions in Nigeria

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering security matters in Nigeria and Africa.

Ikeja, Lagos state – President Bola Tinubu has declared an emergency on security training institutions in Nigeria.

As reported by The Nation on Tuesday afternoon, November 4, the president’s decision follows the condition of training institutions for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and other internal security agencies.

TVC News also noted the development.

The announcement was made public by Enugu state Governor Peter Mbah, who chairs the National Economic Council (NEC) ad-hoc committee tasked with overseeing the overhaul of these critical facilities. The declaration stems from deep concerns within the presidency and the NEC over the outdated and dilapidated state of the institutions responsible for training Nigeria’s internal security personnel.

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