While the Plateau State Governor, Celeb Mutfwang, has raised the alarm, expressing concerns that security agencies have been infiltrated by criminal elements, alleging that some officers are working as agents for criminals, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that the policy of the Kano state government to convert repentant criminals into constabularies is not a bad idea.
Governor Mutfwang stressed the need for a critical review of the recruitment process to weed out “bad eggs” and ensure greater accountability and control over firearms possession.
He also addressed issues of overzealousness by security forces, citing instances where common tools like machetes were confiscated from locals. He stressed the importance of boosting the morale of those defending their communities instead of arresting them.
Adding that a mechanism to identify and remove compromised individuals within the security services, is crucial for maintaining professionalism and discipline, the governor urged President Tinubu to issue a firm directive to ensure diligence in the ongoing recruitment processes, preventing the inclusion of wrong elements in the security agencies.
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Justifying the recruitment of ‘repentant’ criminal elements however, the Nigeria Police Spokesman in a tweet exchange with some Nigerians who were opposed to the policy, said it is not a bad idea for Kano state government to convert the repentant criminals into useful security agents.
He went on to state that if a hardened criminal who was condemned gets pardoned and turns a new leaf, they can be incorporated into the constabulary programme.
Below are his posts and replies…
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