Nigeria:Cross River to establish own security outfit

 


The Cross River State Government is set to establish its security outfit to complement existing federal security agencies in the country.
When formed, the outfit will be known as Cross River State Homeland Security Service.
The state governor, Ben Ayade, made this known while receiving the French Consul-General, Laurent Polonceaux, and his entourage on a courtesy visit in his private residence in Calabar.
The move is coming as the security of Calabar, the state capital and its environs, has come under serious threats by cultists and sundry criminals.
Mr. Ayade said the decision to establish the security body is part of the proactive approach to sustain the peace and security the state is known for.
Although its operatives would not bear arms, the governor said the Homeland Security Service will be a complete departure from the traditional methods of policing.
While the security outfit will create over 3000 jobs for people of the state, he said its functions would include: providing intelligence and profiling of visitors to the state.
Other functions are neighborhood watch and providing data and services to the police.