Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- The Federal Government, alongside the governments of the 36 states, are considering the creation of state police. This followed an emergency meeting between President Bola Tinubu and state governors in the Aso Rock Villa yesterday. According to reports, Thursday's meeting follows the recent hike in food prices, economic hardship, and rising insecurity all over the country. In other words, there is fear of widespread insurrection. Addressing State House correspondents after the meeting, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, explained that the process is still in its infancy and would only take shape after more deliberations between stakeholders.

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