In an exclusive interview with Prince Segun Ogungbangbe, a prominent stakeholder of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijesa North federal constituency, the pressing need for the implementation of state police in Nigeria was underscored.
Ogungbangbe emphasized the critical importance of state police in addressing the escalating security challenges across the nation. He highlighted that localized law enforcement agencies would possess a deeper understanding of the dynamics and intricacies of their respective regions, enabling more effective crime prevention and control.
Citing the current strain on federal security agencies and their limited capacity to adequately police the vast and diverse Nigerian landscape, Ogungbangbe stressed the urgency of decentralizing law enforcement powers to the state level.
Furthermore, he pointed out that state police would enhance accountability and responsiveness to local needs, fostering a closer bond between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Ogungbangbe’s advocacy for state police aligns with growing calls from various quarters within Nigeria for comprehensive reforms in the security sector. As the nation grapples with persistent threats of insurgency, banditry, and other forms of criminality, the implementation of state police emerges as a potential solution to bolstering security and safeguarding lives and property.
With stakeholders like Prince Segun Ogungbangbe lending their voices to the discourse, the debate surrounding the establishment of state police in Nigeria gains momentum, prompting further deliberations among policymakers and the public alike.
