- Nigeria Needs State Police to End Security Crisis – Tinubu
- Tinubu urged swift implementation of existing security recommendations, particularly previously developed white papers
- Emphasised collaboration with the National Assembly
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to establishing state police as part of broader efforts to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President made this known on Tuesday during a closed-door meeting with a delegation from Plateau State, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang.
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The meeting followed his recent visit to the state after the deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos.
Speaking to stakeholders, Tinubu urged swift implementation of existing security recommendations, particularly previously developed white papers. He advised that contentious issues should be revisited for further review where necessary.
The President expressed confidence that decentralising policing through state police would significantly improve law enforcement and help curb insecurity across the country.
According to him, achieving lasting peace is critical to national development, stressing that continued violence only leads to loss of lives and deepens social instability.
He said the creation of state police would enhance local security response, strengthen law enforcement, and reduce the cycle of violence affecting communities.
Tinubu also emphasised collaboration with the National Assembly, noting that legislative backing would be key to actualising the plan.
