The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has warned against the Federal Government’s proposed creation of state police, branding it a “misplaced priority” that would do little to reform the nation’s beleaguered security architecture.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna, NYCN National President, Isah Abubakar, said the plan threatens to compound existing problems such as underfunding, manpower shortages, cramped welfare packages, poor equipment, and alleged corruption in security agencies.
“It is a misplaced priority. Creating state police is simply a waste of time. What we need is a commitment to fix and strengthen the current system,” Abubakar said.
He maintained that existing institutions, especially the Nigeria Police Force, struggle with systemic constraints, including inadequate budgets and staff, outdated logistics, and operational inefficiencies.
Abubakar noted that if the government was serious about tackling insecurity, “There must be a robust recruitment drive and proper welfare provisions within the NPF rather than broadening the scope with new agencies.”
Highlighting the political risks of a state-controlled police force, Abubakar warned that such an entity could become a tool for intimidation and suppression.
“Nigerian politicians are not yet mature enough to handle a security structure without federal oversight.
“We are convinced they will abuse the authority entrusted to state police and violate citizens’ fundamental rights,” he said.
Several states have recently mooted the establishment of regional security outfits, and proponents argue they’re needed to address unique local threats.
However, the NYCN leader argued that such motives alone were not enough to justify what could become a politically weaponised tool.
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