The police authorities said it was awaiting the approval of
the president to recruit 30,000 personnel to boost the number of its workforce
in line with the required world standard.
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Logistics and Supply,
Maigari Abbas Dikko, during a visit to Kebbi State made the submission when he
paid Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu a courtesy visit.
He appealed to state governors and traditional rulers to
assist the Force in vetting prospective candidates for recruitment from their
respective states to guide against recruiting social misfits and other criminal
minded individuals.
He added that given the security situation in the country the
police force was cautious of the danger in recruiting people who have the tendencies
to be loyal to Boko Haram or are of questionable characters.
He said the country at present was under policed because some
of its 380,000 men and officers have died while some have retired.
“The Inspector General of Police has written to the president
for approval to recruit about 30,000 into the police force and it would be on
annual basis if we must meet world required number of police expected in a
nation,” he said.
He said the police lack the required fund to carry out its
duties and had to run to stakeholders most times for assistance.
He urged Governor Bagudu to help in lobbying for the passage
of the Police Trust Fund, which is currently before the Senate.
In his response, Governor Bagudu said his administration was
aware of the logistics problem of the police in Kebbi and would continue to
support them in their efforts to maintain law and order in the state.
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