Jonathan promises more reorganisation in police

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday stated that there would be further reorganisation in the Nigeria Police to stem the tide of security challenges and restore credibility to the security agencies in the country.

The President added that the international community was committed to assisting Nigeria to deal with the current state of insecurity.

Represented by the Deputy Chaplain of Aso Rock, Rev. Abba Mshela, Jonathan described the attack on St. Theresa Catholic Church, Madalla, Niger State, on December 25, 2011 by the Boko Haram as tragic.

The President said this at the church, during the funeral mass held for victims of the Christmas Day bomb explosion.

At the ceremony, the Senate President, David Mark called on Nigerians to resist intimidation by terrorists.

He said, “It is a tragic incident and as you can see everybody is mourning. We believe that there is going to be an end to the security challenges in this country. The government is doing everything possible concerning the security situation in this country.

“The Federal Government has started what ought to be done. Already, there is a change in the leadership of the police and there is going to be change in the police; there is going to be reorganisation in the police and that will bring about some credibility in what the security agencies are doing.

Source: PUNCH