“I call on other states to please key into this noble idea by allowing for the deduction of the one per cent of their allocations”.

He said that the idea was to bring about an all round development in the police.

“Once the states key in to the reform, we will be able to concentrate on key areas in the reform at the federal level, while the state take care of other areas. The key areas include issues of communication, issues of transportation, particularly duty vehicles and many other issues including the building of schools,” Abba said.

He expressed optimism that the police would be equipped to provide better service to Nigerians in a very short while.

“I am sure when we have an equipped police force we will continue to serve you better,” Abba said.

He also commended security agencies for the current victory in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency.

“We have recorded positive results in recent times in the fight against the insurgents. We have recorded enough success to say that in the not too long future most of the violent crimes we are witnessing in Borno will be a thing of the past.

“I also want to commend our colleagues particularly the military as well as other law enforcement and security personnel who have been collaborating together to achieve this feat,” Abba said.

“I also condole and sympathise with the good people of Borno as well as other Nigerians who had suffered unnecessary loses in terms of lives and properties to activities of violent criminals,” said the I-GP