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ALPSPN Faults NASS Over Consideration Of Vigilante Group Of Nigeria Bill

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Channel: Viable Tv · 2017 · News & Politics

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‎‎Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN) has faulted the consideration of Vigilante group of Nigeria bill recently passed by the House of Representatives and establishment of Peace Corps saying that it would amount to unnecessary duplication of effort.

At a press conference in Abuja, the President of the association Davidson Akhimien  said that vigilante groups and Peace Corp group are not essential to the effective policing in the country, adding that government need to come up with a security architecture that is befitting to the country

He expressed concerns and disappointment  about the proliferation of security agencies both government and quasi state run, saying that there are fundamental questions arising from the Vigilante legislation currently being considered by the National Assembly.

Vice president of the Association, Mrs Emilia Csaszar who also spoke to the press noted that when government have appropriate structures on ground and when people are gainfully employed,  crime rate would definitely reduce

She called on government to partner with private security companies in the county that are licensed to improve security in the country. 

Barrister Lawrence Alobi, a member of the association also expressed worries over the Vigilante and peace corp legislations ‎, saying that it will create more insecurity in the country. He raised concerns about the mandate of the new security outfits saying that the issue of security should not be politicized . 

ALPSPN is an amalgamation of all licensed private security practitioners and companies registered and carrying on business in Nigeria.‎

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