The Senate has directed the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force, to recruit a minimum of 10 candidates from each of the 774 local government councils in Nigeria.
The Upper Chamber gave the directive on Thursday. It said the move should be part of its annual recruitment processes.
The resolution was reached as a result of a motion moved by Sen. Emmanuel, Udende Memga representing Benue North East, on the need for the Police Service Commission and the Nigerian Police Force, to adhere to the Federal Character Principle in the recruitment of constables in the Nigerian Police Force.
