Challenges Ahead For Nigeria's State Police

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Challenges Ahead For Nigeria's State Police
Mar 06, 2026
Daniel Ariyo Oluwole

Nigeria continues to face serious security challenges ranging from  and banditry to kidnapping and violent crime.

The swearing-in of the new Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revived the debate on the establishment of state police. 

Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine the challenges that could arise if state police becomes operational in Nigeria.