Enugu LG Chairman Urges Decentralization of Policing Amid Rising Insecurity

Enugu LG Chairman, Ugo Ferdinand Ukwuez, calls for decentralization of policing in Nigeria to combat escalating security threats. He highlights the need for state-level empowerment to enhance security operations and intelligence gathering.

Recent kidnapping incidents involving foreign criminals operating across state borders underscore the weaknesses in the current security architecture. Ukwuez emphasizes the importance of collaboration between neighboring states and local authorities to improve response capabilities and protect citizens.