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Gbong Gwom Jos advocates for comprehensive police reform beyond recruitment
via Punch Nigeria9 hours ago5 min read
Da Jacob Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman of the Plateau State Traditional Council of Chiefs and Emirs, stated that recruiting more police officers alone will not resolve Nigeria’s security challenges without significant reforms. He emphasized the need for structural changes in posting, welfare, and accountability to accompany the ongoing nationwide police recruitment. The monarch shared these views during a visit from a Police Service Commission delegation, led by Justice Christine Dabup, Commissioner representing the North Central. Gbong Gwom Buba highlighted that posting officers to unfamiliar states hinders their effectiveness and creates family separation issues, potentially leading to social problems. He also criticized the extensive military presence across states, attributing it to the ineffective deployment of the police and supporting the concept of state police. He proposed that federal police officers up to the rank of Chief Superintendent should work in their home states. Gbong Gwom Buba stressed the importance of character in recruitment, advocating for a system where communities can vouch for recruits to ensure accountability. He urged the commission to prioritize local policing, noting that officers familiar with the local terrain, language, geography, and culture are better equipped. While pledging support for the recruitment drive, he called for the Police Service Commission to collaborate with the National Assembly and the Executive to review pol
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