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.