The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thrown its weight behind the proposed establishment of state police, insisting that political interests should not derail efforts to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges.
Speaking on Friday, the party said fears that state police could be abused by politicians should not prevent the country from adopting a decentralised policing system capable of improving security across the federation.
Speaking with journalists, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, said the party shared the concerns of Nigerians over the rising wave of insecurity and would support any initiative that offers a lasting solution.
“We cannot allow political considerations to prevent us from embracing initiatives that will strengthen national security,” he said.
Mohammed maintained that a well-structured state police system would empower communities to take greater responsibility for safeguarding their areas while complementing national security efforts.
“We believe that, if properly established and safeguarded against abuse,
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