State police: Between promise and peril

Daily Trust | 24-08-2026 06:42am |

The debate over establishing state police in Nigeria has intensified, with proponents arguing that local policing would better address the country's diverse security challenges. However, Daily Trust cautions against rushing into this change, citing the far-reaching consequences and the need for careful consideration. The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has pledged to submit a draft executive bill to President Bola Tinubu by September.

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