- Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to establish state police as part of efforts to tackle insecurity.
- The proposal has reignited debate, with supporters backing decentralisation and critics warning about potential abuse of power.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity, revealing plans to work towards establishing state police across the country.
Speaking amid growing concerns over violence and rising insecurity, the President stressed the urgent need for a new approach to policing in Nigeria.
“For us to stop creating widows, widowers and orphans, we are going to work together to establish state police,” Tinubu said.
The statement comes against the backdrop of long-standing debates over the effectiveness of the centralized policing system operated by the Nigeria Police Force. Critics have argued that the force is overstretched and lacks the local intelligence required to effectively combat crime at the grassroots level.
Calls for state police have intensified in recent years, particularly as communities across the country continue to face challenges such as banditry, kidnappings, and communal clashes. Supporters of the proposal believe decentralised policing would allow states to respond faster and improve security coordination within their jurisdictions.
However, the proposal has also drawn concerns from some quarters, with critics warning that state-controlled police units could be misused by political leaders without proper safeguards and oversight.
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@Ogechex
Tinubu is the biggest comedian in Nigeria.
@LegitWearss
Tinubu the creator of the problem and the solution
@KlasicMusic001
Only if tribes and religion can make us strive as one .
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