Shagari Urges National Assembly to Approve State Police

Mukhtari Shagari, the former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State and ex-Minister of Water Resources, called on the National Assembly to urgently approve the creation of state police to address the escalating insecurity in Nigeria. He warned that the country is at a critical point, with banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, and violent crime overwhelming federal security agencies.

Shagari described the establishment of state police as an imperative reform that cannot be postponed, stressing the need for local law enforcement to be closer to the communities they serve. He argued that state police would be better equipped to understand local terrains, cultures, and languages, thereby enhancing security.

Shagari acknowledged financial challenges but insisted that state governments must prioritize budget allocations for safety and security. He emphasized that state police would complement existing federal security structures and improve intelligence sharing among stakeholders, urging lawmakers to rise above partisan politics to strengthen the nation’s security framework.