Kogi Governor Backs Tinubu's State Police Initiative

Kogi State Governor Ahm Ododo issued a statement on Thursday, commending President Bola Tinubu's commitment to establishing state police, which he described as a generational reform capable of fundamentally transforming Nigeria's security architecture. The statement emphasized the need for decentralized policing to effectively confront the evolving security challenges in the country.

During a high-level engagement at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu reiterated that state police is imperative for enhancing community-based responses, improving intelligence gathering, and strengthening internal security across the federation. The governor noted that the president's position aligns with ongoing deliberations in the National Assembly regarding the constitutional legislative framework required for establishing state police.

He characterized this move as a bold strategic step toward long-term national stability and assured that the Kogi State House of Assembly is prepared to expedite the consideration of the state police bill when presented.