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Don’t make State Police FG’s appendage, Afenifere tells NASS
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Don’t make State Police FG’s appendage, Afenifere tells NASS

Afenifere, a Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for submitting the State Police Bill to the National Assembly but urged lawmakers to revise certain provisions they believe would make state police forces subordinate to the federal government. The group called for placing policing under the Concurrent Legislative List to grant state police greater autonomy. They also raised concerns about the prolonged captivity of students and teachers abducted in Oyo State and urged Yoruba-state governors to address regional insecurity. Additionally, Afenifere warned against violent election campaigning and emphasized the need to strengthen security agencies and investigate internal collaborators behind insecurity.

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Don’t make State Police FG’s appendage, Afenifere tells NASS

Afenifere, a Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for submitting the State Police Bill to the National Assembly but urged lawmakers to revise certain provisions they believe would make state police forces subordinate to the federal government. The group called for placing policing under the Concurrent Legislative List to grant state police greater autonomy. They also raised concerns about the prolonged captivity of students and teachers abducted in Oyo State and urged Yoruba-state governors to address regional insecurity. Additionally, Afenifere warned against violent election campaigning and emphasized the need to strengthen security agencies and investigate internal collaborators behind insecurity.

Bias read (Center): The article presents Afenifere's concerns and recommendations without overtly favoring any side. It reports the group's criticisms of the State Police Bill and calls for legislative changes, but does not exhibit biased language or one-sided sourcing. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the call

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