The Plateau State Assembly, Rt. Hon. The creation of state police as a long-term solution to Nigeria’s worsening security issues has been urgently requested by Naanlong Daniel, who has also called on the National Assembly to approve it.
The Speaker claimed in an open letter to senators and members of the House of Representatives on Thursday that the current security framework failed to shield people from persistent homicide, killing, and displacement, particularly in northern states.
Daniel cited the dire state of Plateau communities, including Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Mangu, Riyom, Wase, Qua’an Pan, and Jos South, where frequent attacks have caused serious psychological trauma to survivors, disrupted education, and caused severe psychological trauma.
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“The establishment of state police is a necessary step in addressing these security issues. We can ensure quick response and effective community policing, the Speaker said, by empowering state governors to assume responsibility for upholding law and order.
Daniel emphasized that accountability measures and national oversight frameworks can prevent misuse and keep state police from breaking the law, despite concerns about potential abuse of power.
He urged federal lawmakers to transcend political differences and place the safety of Nigerians first, noting that Senator Simon Bako Lalong, the former governor of Plateau State, had also endorsed the idea during his tenure.
Source: Channels TV
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