Growing concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation have intensified calls for the establishment of state police, with several regional and socio-political groups urging the Federal Government to take decisive action against rising kidnappings, banditry, terrorism, and violent attacks across the country.
The groups warned that continued insecurity is forcing many communities to consider self-defence measures as criminal elements increasingly target rural and urban areas.
They argued that the current centralized policing structure has struggled to respond effectively to local security threats and advocated for state-controlled police formations to improve intelligence gathering and rapid response capabilities.
The renewed agitation comes amid fresh incidents of bandit attacks, kidnappings, and community violence reported in several parts of the country, further heightening public anxiety over safety and national security. Security experts and political leaders have also renewed calls for comprehensive reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.
As pressure mounts on the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stakeholders insist that urgent and coordinated measures are needed to restore public confidence, protect lives and property, and prevent the security crisis from escalating further.
