Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has hailed the National Assembly for passing the State Police Bill, describing the move as a significant step towards strengthening security and tackling insecurity across the country.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, the governor said the legislation, which seeks to establish state police formations alongside the Nigeria Police Force, marks a major breakthrough in efforts to improve the nation’s security architecture.
Alia, a long-time advocate of state policing, said decentralising law enforcement would enhance security operations and provide better protection for lives and property.
According to him, the House of Representatives had earlier approved the bill, while the Senate’s concurrence underscores the determination of federal lawmakers to address the country’s security challenges.
The governor noted that state police would have a better understanding of local communities, cultures and terrain, enabling faster and more effective
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