Police Chairman to Settle Dispute between PSC, Police Commission

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

Dr. Solomon Arase, The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has stated that he’s ready to settle the existing dispute between the commission and Nigeria Police Force.

Arase gave the assurance when he hosted the members of the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Abuja on Friday.

According to a statement by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, he described the existing rift between the two organisations as embarrassing.

Ani stated that the dispute was fueled majorly because of misconceptions and suspicion. However, the Chairman of PSC said that it was in the interest of the country for the two organisations to work together in love, harmony, transparent, responsible and responsive manner.

Arase said he’s ready to settle the rift in other to actualize the country’s security sector reformed, and the synergy between the two organisations would ensure greater results and success in their operations.

“My appointment as the chairman of the commission came at a critical time in our national life, when the Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have engaged in seemingly intractable disputations,” Arase stated

“This rift over roles and powers has regrettably compounded and degenerated into a series of litigations.

“In the raging disconcertment and belligerency, it is the Nigerian people that suffer as neither PSC nor Nigeria Police can function effectively without the support and cooperation of each other.

“I set out with a vision and mission to de-escalate and contain the raging conflict, douse the disquiet and restore peace, understanding and cooperation between the two institutions,” he added.

Arase assured that the dispute being built between PSC and the Nigeria Police Force would soon be amicably resolved.