Retired General Warns Tinubu Against State Police Creation, Citing Insecurity Risks
Retired General Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma cautioned President Bola Tinubu against establishing state police in Nigeria, fearing it could exacerbate insecurity. The former military officer argued that state governors might misuse state police to intimidate rivals and consolidate power.
He emphasized that Nigeria's security crisis lies in the federal police structure's weakness, suggesting strengthening existing institutions rather than creating new ones. General Ijioma warned against state police becoming tools for governors' personal agendas.
He stressed the importance of maintaining a functional federal police system to prevent dysfunctionality. The general advised President Tinubu to prioritize reinforcing federal policing over decentralization to address Nigeria's security challenges effectively.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Politics Nigeria. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Politics Nigeria
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Tinubu Advocates State Police Creation Amid Rising Insecurity
Tinubu Pushes for State Police Amid Rising Insecurity in Northern Nigeria
PDP and ADC Slam Tinubu Over State Police Proposal, Fear Democracy Threats
Tinubu Confirms State Police Plan with Advanced Military Equipment Deployment
Northern Governors Back Tinubu's Call for State Police Amid Insecurity Crisis
Ex-Rivers Governor Omehia Opposes State Police, Citing Political Abuse Concerns
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
