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Governor Mutfwang Champions State Police as Essential for Nigerian Security
Governor Caleb Mutfwang advocates for the implementation of state police to combat Nigeria's security challenges, highlighting the role of technology and robust legal frameworks.
Senator Natasha Warns Against Politicizing State Police
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan warns that state police must have constitutional safeguards to prevent political abuse and requires sustainable funding to be effective.
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Recounts Refusing ₦300 Million Ransom for Kidnapped Siblings
Governor Dauda Lawal explained his refusal to pay a ₦300 million ransom for his kidnapped brothers in 2019, arguing that such payments only encourage further crime while advocating for the creation of state police.
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan cautions against politicizing state police
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan urges the National Assembly to embed constitutional safeguards in state police legislation to prevent political abuse and ensures sustainable funding for effective operation.
Governor Abiodun Expects Unified State Assembly Approval for State Police Bill
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun anticipates that all 36 state assemblies will unanimously pass the bill for state policing, a move he says will significantly bolster national security and address the existing police-to-citizen shortfall.
Nigerian Leaders Weigh Risks and Benefits of State Police Reform
Nigerian political and security leaders are debating the transition to state policing, emphasizing the need for constitutional safeguards, proper funding, and public participation to prevent potential abuse of power.
Soludo advocates for practical implementation of state police
Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo argues that the debate on state police must shift toward effective implementation within a broader framework of federal and judicial reforms.
Former Defence Chief: Focus on Operational Success of State Police, Not Existence
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor argues that Nigeria must stop debating if state police are necessary and start focusing on how to implement them professionally and effectively.
State Governors Mbah, Soludo, and Lawal Advocate for Localized Policing
Governors from Enugu, Anambra, and Zamfara have expressed their support for establishing state-level police forces, arguing that decentralization is necessary to improve accountability and effectively tackle insecurity.
Nnenna Ukeje Warns Against Establishing State Police Without Strengthening National Infrastructure
Former Rep. Nnenna Ukeje warns that Nigeria lacks the institutional foundation to effectively implement state police forces without first fixing the existing national security apparatus.