Insecurity: Delay on State Police may trigger self help — Afenifere warns

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere has issued a stark warning, suggesting that continued delays in the establishment of state police forces may compel citizens to resort to self-help for security. The group highlighted the worsening insecurity across the region as a primary driver for this potential escalation.

Afenifere's statement underscores a growing frustration with the federal government's pace in decentralizing policing powers. The call for state police is seen by many as a crucial step towards more effective and localized security responses, tailored to the specific needs and challenges of each state.

The group's warning implies that if the central government fails to act decisively, communities might feel compelled to form their own security arrangements. This could lead to a fragmented and potentially uncoordinated approach to security, raising concerns about accountability and the rule of law.