President Muhammadu Buhari has said Lagos State is richer than the Federal Government.
President Buhari said while revealing why he does not want to be a part of State Police, even though it was a good initiative.
The President spoke in an interview with Arise TV aired on Monday night.
He said, “It may be more efficient, which was why I congratulated the governor of Lagos State when he started the Lagos State Neighbourhood Corps. It’s a good initiative.”
Buhari said the initiative could not work because most states could not afford to pay the salaries of their workers.
He said, “Lagos State is richer than the Federal Government. How many states are there that can pay salaries and you now ask them to go and form state Police?
“And, do you know what can happen if you can’t feed the Police? Do you just give him uniform and a gun but can’t pay him salaries for six months?
“It’s going to be a problem and I don’t want to be a part of it.”
He added, “I have a problem with the Police and I told them that, from my training and experience, the Police are supposed to be in the front line.
“Now, Nigerians are seeing soldiers on the streets. This is not good for the Police and I told them this some months ago.”
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