The leadership of Igbodike Movement, an Igbo socio political movement has commended the Senate on the passing of the bill geared towards the establishment of state police system in Nigeria.
Igbodike in a statement issued by it’s national coordinator, Dr Peter Nwankwo noted that state police in Nigeria would help to improve overall security in the country by allowing states to more effectively address security challenges within their own territories.
The statement reads: “This reality is a historic achievement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
“We urge the National Assembly to amend the constitution in considering the need to return Nigeria to regional government.
“We understand that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met a lots of rots in the security system which created mountainous challenges before his administration.
“His move to establish state policing independently supervised by state governments is a landmark achievement that Nigerians has acknowledged.
“Igbodike Movement observed that the establishment of state police in Nigeria would help to improve overall security in the country by allowing states to more effectively address security challenges within their own territories.
This localized approach to policing will lead to quick response and more effective crime prevention efforts.
“Igbodike Movement noted that the state police establishment will enhanced community relations. State police forces will have better relationships with the communities they serve, as they will be more familiar with the local environment and culture.
“This can help to build trust between law enforcement and the public, leading to more effective crime prevention and resolution.
“State police forces can also allocate resources based on the specific needs of their own communities, rather than being dependent on centralized decision-making from the federal government. This can lead to more efficient use of resources and better-targeted law enforcement efforts.
“Igbodike Movement noted that the establishment of the state police will Improved accountability.
“State police forces will be more accountable to their local communities, as local residents and authorities will have more direct oversight over police activities. This can help to reduce incidents of police abuse and misconduct, as well as improve overall professionalism and integrity within the force.
“Igbodike Movement affirms that the establishment of state police will reduce political interference, the federal government can reduce political interference in law enforcement activities at the state level. This can help to improve the independence and effectiveness of state police forces, leading to better overall security outcomes.
“Igbodike Movement has vowed to mobilize and sensitize the people of south east and South south to support the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second term in office for continuation of his landmark legacy projects for our people
“Igbodike Movement earnestly clamour for continuation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”s administration to 2031”.
