Tackling The Challenges Of Human Security And The Quest For State Police In Nigeria

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  • Abraham Obukohwo Egbadju
  • Francis Ayegbunam Ikenga
  • Atare Otite

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https://doi.org/10.26740/ijss.v6n1.p56-87

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