The proposal for a State police has excited an Igbo group, the Igbodike Movement which has promised its full support to President Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection in 2027 if it is realized.
National Coordinator of the group,Peter Nwankwo motivated by the proposal,has vowed it’s group’s full support to the President’s aspiration promising to lead a one million match in the South East to ensure a massive vote for him.
Nwankwo in a statement he released to journalists in Owerri emphasized that the creation of the State police would be a landmark achievement for the president who he said met heavy security challenges on assumption of office.
He expressed optimism that it’s establishment would help to improve the overall security challenges in the country allowing States to address the challenges in their territories.
His statement reads in part “Igbodike Movement observed that the establishment of state police in Nigeria would help to improve overall security in the country by allowing states to more effecti’_vely address security challenges within their own territories.
“This localized approach to policing will lead to quick response and more effective crime prevention efforts.
“The state police establishment will enhanced community relations. State police forces will have better relationships with the communities they serve, as they will be more familiar with the local environment and culture.
This can help to build trust between law enforcement and the public, leading to more effective crime prevention and resolution.
“State police forces can also allocate resources based on the specific needs of their own communities, rather than being dependent on centralized decision-making from the federal government. This can lead to more efficient use of resources and better-targeted law enforcement efforts.
“It will Improved accountability.
State police forces will be more accountable to their local communities, as local residents and authorities will have more direct oversight over police activities. This can help to reduce incidents of police abuse and misconduct, as well as improve overall professionalism and integrity within the force”.
Nwankwo added “The establishment of state police will reduce political interference, the federal government can reduce political interference in law enforcement activities at the state level. This can help to improve the independence and effectiveness of state police forces, leading to better overall security outcomes.
“Igbodike Movement earnestly clamour for continuation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”s administration to 2031.
