Tinubu's state police proposal timely, commendable, ex-UNILAG don

A former academic from the University of Lagos has lauded President Bola Tinubu's proposal to establish state police forces across Nigeria. Mr Olurode, a former don at UNILAG, believes the president deserves commendation for initiating constitutional amendments that would permit the creation of these forces in all 36 states.

Olurode's endorsement highlights the perceived timeliness and merit of the president's initiative. The push for state police is often framed as a necessary step to decentralize law enforcement and address security challenges more effectively at the local level. Proponents argue that state-level forces can be more responsive to regional needs and better equipped to handle specific local threats.

The proposal, if enacted, would represent a significant shift in Nigeria's security architecture, moving away from the current centralized federal policing system. The success of such a system would likely depend on careful implementation, adequate funding, and robust oversight mechanisms to prevent potential abuses of power at the state level.

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the president deserved commendation for proposing constitutional amendments that would allow the establishment of state police across the 36 states of the federation.