The Nigerian Police Force are outraged by the Senate’s move to publish a list of killings around the country, saying that this could very well worsen the security situation in the nation.
In a statement by its Spokesman Jimoh Moshood, the police said; “The release of the purported list of killings in Nigeria in 2018 by the Office of the Senate President is shocking, unfortunate and capable of worsening the security situation in the country.
“It is mischievous and heinous to play politics with people’s lives; even if it is a soul. The release is speculative and not supported by any fact. Office of the Senate President does not receive or process security report from state commands,”
The Police also objected to the Senate’s plan to grill the IG on national television stating that such an open forum would do nothing but harm various investigations.
“The Senate’s action to cover the appearance of the IGP on national television is against national security, unconventional and it negates global security practice. There is nowhere in the world where security matters are discussed on national television, even the Senate deliberation and decision on the appearance of the IGP were done in a close session,”