A former member representing Obokun State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said that beyond the establishment of state police, Nigeria should create additional specialised policing structures to effectively tackle the country’s security challenges.
Oyintiloye made the call while congratulating Nigerians on the Senate’s approval of state police, describing the development as a historic milestone in the nation’s pursuit of a more effective, responsive and community-oriented security architecture.
In a statement obtained in Osogbo on Thursday, the All Progressives Congress stalwart said security is most effective when it is locally driven, intelligence-led and supported by the people.
“For years, I have remained a vocal advocate of state police because I firmly believed that Nigeria’s evolving security realities require a more localised approach.
“Today, I am delighted that this long-held dream for our dear nation has become a reality under the courageous and visionary leadership of
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