The inspector_general of police, Egbetokun recently disclosed in Abuja, the federal capital territory that the Nigeria Police Force, is the mother off all government security agencies in Nigeria. Independent checks by our regional editor reveals, this is coming on the heels of the fact that the police in Nigeria was established by the colonial masters April 7 1930. It was further reveals that there were 30 men consulate guards that were the original police officers .
According to. The IGP, section 216 of the Nigerian constitution clearly states the official issues that led to the establishment of the police. This is supported by section 217 , establishment the Nigerian army, as well as other sections establishing the navy, airforce, DSS,nscd, and other security agencies on Nigeria.
By this, the police on Nigeria is the mother of all government security agencies and the grandmother of all para_military agencies operating in our country, the IGP said. The events with police nominations from all formations nationwide was attended by Goodwill Akpabio, the senate President and other prominent political leaders as well as senior security personnel across the federation.
