The Zamfara State Government has announced its full commitment to backing the establishment of state police should the constitutional amendment process succeed. Suleiman Ahmad Tudu, an aide to the Secretary to the State Government, confirmed that the region is prepared to adopt this model following the Senate’s recent approval of the bill.
Authorities noted that the persistent rise in banditry, kidnapping, and insurgency proves that Nigeria’s current policing framework needs significant adjustments. Zamfara has already committed substantial resources to security, including the acquisition of over 200 vehicles, 30 armored personnel carriers, surveillance drones, and the refurbishment of police infrastructure. Furthermore, the state created the Askarawa community guards, enlisting over 2,000 local members and hiring skilled hunters to bolster safety efforts.
The state government argues that funding a local police force would not impose a new financial strain because it is already heavily subsidizing security operations. Officials described the shift toward state police as a formalization of duties they are already performing. Governor Lawal emphasized that the state must take responsibility for its own security rather than waiting for external solutions. Regarding potential political misuse, the governor expressed confidence that rigorous accountability measures would be implemented to prevent any individual from manipulating the force for personal gain.
