Politics● LowJul 10 · Jul 10, 2026, 6:15 PM
Governors cannot direct police , DSS , military without federal approval – Makinde - Latest News In Nigeria , Nigeria News Today , Your Online Nigerian Newspaper
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A Nigerian official, Makinde, states that state governors lack the authority to direct police, DSS, and military personnel without federal approval. This highlights a constitutional or operational dispute regarding security force command structures in Nigeria.
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