Governors Reaffirm Support for State Police to Combat Insecurity

 




By Abdulahi Musa 


State governors across Nigeria have renewed their support for the establishment of state police, describing it as a crucial step toward addressing the country's growing security challenges.


The governors maintained that the current centralized policing structure has proven inadequate in tackling the diverse security threats facing different parts of the country, including banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, communal clashes, and other violent crimes. They argued that state police would enhance intelligence gathering, improve response times, and enable security agencies to better understand local dynamics.


Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed that governors have continued consultations on the proposed state policing framework and are working towards securing the necessary legislative backing. According to him, discussions involving governors, security agencies, and the National Security Adviser are ongoing to ensure the successful implementation of the initiative.


The renewed push for state police comes amid worsening insecurity across several regions of the country. Governors have consistently argued that while they are constitutionally regarded as chief security officers of their states, they lack direct operational control over the police, limiting their ability to respond effectively to emerging threats.


Supporters of the proposal believe decentralizing policing will strengthen local security operations, improve emergency responses, and allow communities to play a greater role in safeguarding lives and property. They also contend that state police would complement the efforts of the federal police in addressing region-specific security concerns.


Meanwhile, concerns have been raised by some stakeholders over the possibility of abuse of state police by political office holders and the financial capacity of some states to sustain their own police formations. However, proponents insist that appropriate legal safeguards and oversight mechanisms can address such concerns.


The campaign for state police has gained momentum following recent legislative efforts at the National Assembly aimed at amending the Constitution to allow states to establish and operate their own police forces alongside the Nigeria Police Force. The proposed reform is widely seen as one of the most significant security restructuring initiatives in the country in recent years.

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