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.