Can State Police Finally End Insecurity In Nigeria?

Across Nigeria today, insecurity remains one of the biggest concerns for citizens  from kidnapping, bandit attacks, terrorism, and rising violent crime to delayed emergency response in communities.

Now, a major security debate is back in focus at the National Assembly: the proposed establishment of State Police in Nigeria.

Supporters argue it could bring faster response time, local intelligence, and community-based policing, while critics warn it could lead to political abuse, human rights violations, and misuse of power by state governors.

As the House of Representatives weighs a key constitutional amendment, Nigerians are asking a critical question: 

Can State Police finally end insecurity in Nigeria  or will it create a new layer of security challenges?

In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we break down the debate with voices from the street, legal experts, security analysts, and a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police.