By Sani Idris Abdulrahman
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has rejected the proposed creation of state police, labeling it a “misplaced priority” and a “waste of time” for the federal government.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the Federal Government, has reopened debate on state Police as President Tinubu declares readiness.
Tinubu made the comment on Wednesday, September 3, at the State House while receiving members of the North-East Governors’ Forum led by Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum.
The National President of the NYCN, Isah Abubakar, in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Kaduna, said the initiative would duplicate existing agencies and will also fail to address fundamental issues plaguing Nigeria’s security architecture.
He emphasised the current security agencies grappling with severe challenges, including chronic underfunding, manpower shortages, insufficient equipment, poor welfare for personnel, and widespread allegations of corruption.
He added that creating new agencies would compound the problems rather than solving them, advocating for recruiting and training individuals from their respective states to serve in the existing Nigeria Police Force.
He explained that the approach would ensure personnel receive adequate welfare and allowances, thereby addressing current shortcomings.
Abubakar noted that state Police forces would inevitably fall under politician control, leading to abuse and violation of citizens’ fundamental human rights.
He also stated that Nigerian politicians are not yet mature enough to handle a security system independent of federal oversight without misusing its authority.
The NYCN national president therefore called on the federal government to immediately establish a committee to implement a total overhaul and expansion of the Nigeria Police Force.
He noted that a nation with over 200 million people required a Police force of at least five million, contrasting it with the current force of less than 300,000.
Abubakar said history would vindicate the NYCN, haven’t led the call, urging the federal government to prioritise police reform over state Police creation.
“Nigerian politicians will abuse the authority of security independent of the state. at a time of crucial decisions like this, we must add our voice to say no to state Police,”he said.
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