Former AIG Oyakhire Calls for Police Funding Reform

Prince Edore Oyakhire, a former military administrator of Oyo and Taraba states and a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, expressed concerns regarding the Nigeria Police Force's effectiveness due to inadequate funding, poor training, insufficient equipment, and low remuneration. In a letter to Edo State Commissioner of Police Patrick Daaor, following Daaor's visit to his residence in Benin, Oyakhire highlighted their discussion on various national issues, including security and corruption.

He compared the current police force unfavorably to the one he served in, emphasizing the need for competence, discipline, and professionalism. Oyakhire lamented that the police are funded merely for existence rather than performance and called for increased investment in training and equipment.

He also opposed the establishment of state police under governors, citing concerns about political maturity and potential misuse against opponents. He commended the Edo State Police Command for their dedication to combating crime but urged for discipline among officers to combat corruption and ineptitude.