Proposal for State Police to Enhance Nigeria's Security

The article examines the state of policing in Nigeria, particularly the proposal for the establishment of state police to enhance security and efficiency. It describes daily encounters of motorists with various law enforcement bodies, including the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps and the Nigeria Police Force.

The article notes that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and the Federal Road Safety Commission are also involved in traffic management. The proposal for state police is supported by the Speaker of the 36 State Assemblies, with a constitutional amendment expected to be approved by the National Assembly.

This amendment would allow governors to control police operations within their states, including recruitment and funding. The article references historical discussions on policing, including a 1955 proposal by Hon.

S. Akinola for ethnic-based policing, and highlights the inefficiencies of the current centralized police structure, which struggles to address Nigeria's vast landmass and population effectively.