Tag: State Police

“Northern politicians not ready for State Police beyond public statement” – Mahdi Shehu

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Mahdi Shehu

Public Affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has said that while many Nigerians agree that creating State Police is necessary, he doubts whether Northern politicians are truly prepared to support it beyond public statements. He made the comments in a post shared on X on Friday, where he accused political leaders in the North of failing to invest in key sectors that could have prevented the security crîsis currently affêcting the region. According to him, “State police are more than desirable given the commitment of stakeholders. But I have my doubts if…

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S’West senators, stakeholders back state police amid rising insecurity

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Tinubu on State Police2

Amid renewed nationwide concerns over worsening insecurity, lawmakers and critical stakeholders in the South-West geo-political zone have again called for the creation of state police and the adoption of community-driven security systems to curb Nigeria’s escalating violence. At the South-West Zonal Security Summit convened by the Nigerian Senate in Lagos on Friday, senators, governors, security chiefs, traditional rulers, and civil society actors pressed for urgent reforms, warning that the region must not wait until its security situation deteriorates further before acting decisively. The summit is part of the 10th Senate’s…

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“Reject state Police proposal”, APC Forum urges Tinubu, NASS

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APC Forum urges

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has urged President Bola Tinubu and the 10th National Assembly to resist mounting pressure for the creation of state Police in Nigeria. The call followed Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang’s renewed advocacy for state policing at a special court session in Jos to mark the commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year. According to Mutfwang, establishing state Police was necessary in order to address insecurity in Plateau and other parts of the country. In a statement issued in Abuja yesterday, the Forum’s chairman and…

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North divided over State Police, as insecurity deepens

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North divided over State Police

…Govs. back Tinubu’s plan, Elders warn of political abuse Nigeria’s debate over the creation of state police has split northern leaders, with governors backing the move while some elder statesmen reject it, warning it could worsen insecurity and political persecution. The Northern States Governors’ Forum, (NSGF), reaffirmed its unanimous support for state-controlled policing, describing it as a necessary reform to tackle banditry, insurgency, and communal violence overwhelming federal security forces. According to the spokesperson for the NSGF chairman, Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe, Isma’ila Uba Misilli: “The Forum is fully…

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Escalating Insecurity: “I have to create State Police, as bandits attacks worsen” – Tinubu

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Tinubu State Police

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that the establishment of state police is unavoidable as part of efforts to strengthen security across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a delegation of prominent Katsina indigenes led by Governor Dikko RaÉ—É—a, Tinubu said the Federal Government is committed to confronting insecurity head-on. The President directed security agencies to reassess their operations in Katsina State, which has witnessed a spike in banditry, and disclosed that advanced military equipment and surveillance technology would be deployed.…

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“NASS can prevent govs. from misusing State Police”– Gov. Sani

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Gov. Sani on State police

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has allayed fears that if State Police are eventually established, state governors will use them to oppress their political opponents. After the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Governor Sani briefed State House correspondents, where he disclosed that 36 State governors had submitted their positions on State Police establishment, and all indicated overwhelming support. The development boosts many calls for the establishment of state police. However, there have always been concerns that state governors might misuse them in some quarters. But while…

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“All Govs. now in support of State Police”  – NEC

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NEC on State Police

Gov. Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, has said 36 States of the federation had endorsed the creation of state police, following the submission of their reports to the National Economic Council, (NEC). The Governor made the disclosure while briefing State House correspondents at the end of 147th NEC meeting, chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, in Abuja. Sani stated that many States were in agreement with plans to establish state police in view of the fact that virtually every state had security challenges. According to him, there are a…

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?”?We’ll adhere to FG’s decision on State police” – IGP

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IGP on State Police

The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP)) Olukayode Egbetokun, says the Force will abide by whatever decision the Federal Government will take on the issue of state police. Egbetokun disclosed this on Monday in Lagos State, through the Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, South-West, Abiodun Alabi, who was on a working visit to the State. He said the Force decided to explain its stand in view of many opinions and views the matter had generated. The Police IG advised officers and men to continue in their job as stipulated by the Nigerian…

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State Police: “Issue Executive Order pending Constitution amendment” – Afenifere to Tinubu

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Afenifere

The pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, has urged President Bola Tinubu to issue an executive order for the creation of State and local government area (LGA) Police. According to the group said there is an urgent need for the Federal Government to be more innovative in addressing insecurity across the country. Over the past few years, there has been repeated clamour for the creation of State Police to complement the efforts of the federal police towards addressing insecurity in States. Recall that on May 16, Speakers of the 36 State Houses…

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‘Proposed State Police can aggravate political hooliganism’ – Shekarau

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Shekarau

Former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, has expressed fears the proposed state police could aggravate political hooliganism if not properly implemented. Shekarau stated this on a  radio programme, expressing concerns about the spate of lingering political violence across many States, saying, “Most atrocities are sponsored and promoted by politicians”. The ex-givernor’s concerns are coming after the Presidency and all 36 Governors as well as other stakeholders unanimously agreed on the creation of state police over incessant security challenges across the country. Although, he expressed his support for the creation…

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