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State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by ogugwa1992(op): 7:01pm On Jun 25

Director of Mobilisation and Enlightenment for the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Olisa Metuh, has described the passage of the State Police Bill as the most significant security reform in Nigeria in decades, commending President Bola Tinubu for what he called a historic achievement capable of transforming the nation’s security architecture.

Metuh said the successful passage of the executive bill marked a major turning point in Nigeria’s efforts to address worsening security challenges across the country.

In a statement issued on Thursday, he congratulated President Tinubu on the landmark development, noting that Nigerians across political, ethnic and religious divides had long advocated the decentralisation of policing as a means of creating a more responsive and effective security system.

According to him, the reform represents the fulfilment of a long-standing national aspiration and demonstrates the President’s courage, foresight and statesmanship.

“The successful passage of this Executive Bill, initiated and introduced by President Tinubu, marks a turning point in Nigeria’s quest to address the growing security challenges confronting our nation,” Metuh said.

He observed that successive administrations had been unable to achieve the reform despite widespread public support, adding that the establishment of state police would occupy a prominent place in Nigeria’s democratic and security history.

Metuh argued that state police would strengthen community policing by leveraging local knowledge of languages, culture and terrain, while improving intelligence gathering and cooperation between security agencies and local communities.

He stated that the new policing structure would enhance response times to emergencies and security threats and provide a more effective platform for combating kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, terrorism, cultism and other violent crimes.

According to him, rural communities and vulnerable populations would particularly benefit from the reform through improved security coverage and protection.

Metuh also highlighted the potential economic benefits of the initiative, saying it would create employment opportunities through the recruitment and training of personnel while helping to build a safer environment capable of attracting investment and stimulating economic growth.

He added that the reform would strengthen Nigeria’s federal structure by giving states greater responsibility in securing lives and property, reduce the burden on federal security agencies and promote greater accountability and accessibility within law enforcement institutions.

While celebrating the passage of the bill, Metuh called on governors across the federation to work closely with the Federal Government to ensure its successful implementation.

He stressed that the primary objective of the reform must remain the protection of citizens and the maintenance of law and order.

Metuh also urged the National Assembly, state governments, traditional institutions, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to establish strong legal and institutional safeguards to prevent any abuse of the state police system.

He warned that state police should never be used as instruments of political intimidation, harassment or oppression, insisting that the new security institutions must operate professionally, independently and strictly within constitutional provisions and the rule of law.

“As Nigeria embarks on this historic journey, all stakeholders must place national interest above partisan considerations,” he said.

Metuh expressed confidence that, if properly implemented, the state police framework would significantly improve internal security, strengthen grassroots policing and contribute to a safer and more prosperous Nigeria.

He again commended President Tinubu for what he described as a bold and transformative reform that many Nigerians believe could redefine the country’s security framework for generations to come.

https://leadership.ng/state-police-biggest-security-reform-in-decades-metuh/

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by puremaker7(m): 7:05pm On Jun 25

It's supposed to be like this....I don't understand how Fulani is expected to come police Osun

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by nairalanda1(m): 7:46pm On Jun 25

Laughing in state police and reform.

Nigeria that cannot fund federal police go fund state police?

Nigeria where federal police runs from bandits and thugs, go produce state police that won't run

Still lauhging in state police.

You Nigerians do not know what is really wrong with your country, na to shout abuse up and down and defend politicans and tribe you dey know.

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by davidtemi(m): 7:48pm On Jun 25

I don't believe
I sincerely don't

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by sigmax: 7:50pm On Jun 25*

Great reform ,now we will have federal police and state police . The only edge case is jurisdiction.

Also ,about people claiming that governors might misuse it ,why's president not misusing federal police ? Now,let's assume a president is misusing federal police,why can't governor misuse state police ?

That being said ,there's still federal police which will stand as a cushion.

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by Dokitto001: 7:50pm On Jun 25*

I will give Tinubu created if he pulls this through and actually makes sure it works. Yes I am his biggest critic.

Too early to rejoice. Remember he signed local government autonomy into law and we can see how much that worked out. That's because they deliberately leave loopholes that makes sure these things never actually come to true fruition.

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by obacasmir: 7:51pm On Jun 25

Your negatively Will ruin you same way it did to your old man..
Take heed...

nairalanda1:
Laughing in state police and reform.

Nigeria that cannot fund federal police go fund state police?

Nigeria where federal police runs from bandits and thugs, go produce state police that won't run

Still lauhging in state police.

You Nigerians do not know what is really wrong with your country, na to shout abuse up and down and defend politicans and tribe you dey know.

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by Pootle: 7:51pm On Jun 25

some state wont be able to handle their police department, they will be heavily under equipped leading to serious insecurity in some states

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by Mathewrichard99: 7:53pm On Jun 25

I think this meth guy has catapulted into APC?
Oshomoile said that if you are a thief, stolen so much from the country, just cross to emilokan party and your sins will be forgiven right away....

ogugwa1992:
https://leadership.ng/state-police-biggest-security-reform-in-decades-metuh/

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by Mathewrichard99: 7:53pm On Jun 25

I think this Metu guy has catapulted into APC?
Oshomoile said that if you are a thief, stolen so much from the country, just cross to emilokan party and your sins will be forgiven right away....

ogugwa1992:
https://leadership.ng/state-police-biggest-security-reform-in-decades-metuh/

Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by tommy589(m): 7:54pm On Jun 25

nairalanda1:
Laughing in state police and reform.

Nigeria that cannot fund federal police go fund state police?

Nigeria where federal police runs from bandits and thugs, go produce state police that won't run

Still lauhging in state police.

You Nigerians do not know what is really wrong with your country, na to shout abuse up and down and defend politicans and tribe you dey know.

Jobs for party boys. I don't want to imagine how huge the sledge hammer on opposition parties is going to be. This is just one disadvantage

Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by Maj196(m): 7:55pm On Jun 25

They should start recruitment asap. At least some people go see job

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by DeOTR: 7:55pm On Jun 25

nairalanda1:
Laughing in state police and reform.

Nigeria that cannot fund federal police go fund state police?

Nigeria where federal police runs from bandits and thugs, go produce state police that won't run

Still lauhging in state police.

You Nigerians do not know what is really wrong with your country, na to shout abuse up and down and defend politicans and tribe you dey know.

Our federal police are not riding lambos either, so what's your point?
The joy of this is that, states that can afford it will establish it. Nobody should hold others ransom because of ulterior motives of conquests.

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by ojbanja: 7:57pm On Jun 25

I will advise that the SW states should call theirs "OLOPA" and Not Police.i.e
Lagos state OLOPA, Ondo State OLOPA Oyo State OLOPA,Ekiti State OLOPA Osun State OLOPA , and Kwara State OLOPA .

Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by Toosure70: 8:01pm On Jun 25

Your believe and opinion tolly invalid here man

davidtemi:
I don't believe
I sincerely don't

Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by blackgold2018(m): 8:02pm On Jun 25

Dokitto001:
I will give Tinubu created if he pulls this through and actually makes sure it works. Yes I am his biggest critic.

Too early to rejoice. Remember he signed local government autonomy into law and we can see how much that worked out. That's because they deliberately leave loopholes that makes sure these things never actually come to true fruition.

it’s just a game. So they will Tinubu attempted creating state police

Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by nairalanda1(m): 8:03pm On Jun 25

DeOTR:
Our federal police are not riding lambos either, so what's your point?
The joy of this is that, states that can afford it will establish it. Nobody should hold others ransom because of ulterior motives of conquests.

And I am telling you that no state can afford an effective police force.

You can disagree with me, but it is what it is. The money needed is a lot

Plus we do not just need police force, we need good forensics, detention centers, juvenile law, enough judges , because Nigeria no get enough judges, that is why people are awaiting trial up and down, good training centers, not glorified secondary school wey dem go label am police training center, and even better funding for our universiites.

Plus, we need sane police officers, or do you want somebody with a few weeks training to come and be beating you up for nuthin?

Even if na to fight fulani herdsman, we need records, etc...even forensics to be sure we are holding the right fulani herdsman , not Hamidu from Kano who is passing through to buy some things for his shop in Kano, and knows nothing.

And in some instances, we need amored vehicles, tactical gear, drones, helicopters, not just one for every state, but several, decent cars, decent vehicles, not just dangote car wey he donate to police...hilux type cars, etc.

And all that needs a lot of money.

And it all needs to be maintained and upgraded, which means heavy duty taxes. You people wey dey call me Mr Tax, you see how e go be.?

State police is not what you people think. It may not involve a Bugatti, but it is not the nansense like Amotekun that cannot take on armed bandits.

Now, call me anti-progress.

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by Toosure70: 8:04pm On Jun 25

davidtemi:
I don't believe
I sincerely don't

Your believe and opinion tolly invalid here man

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by Btruth: 8:05pm On Jun 25

What exactly do you want gan self?

nairalanda1:
Laughing in state police and reform.

Nigeria that cannot fund federal police go fund state police?

Nigeria where federal police runs from bandits and thugs, go produce state police that won't run

Still lauhging in state police.

You Nigerians do not know what is really wrong with your country, na to shout abuse up and down and defend politicans and tribe you dey know.

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by EmperorIsaac(m): 8:06pm On Jun 25

Olisa Metuh of that year..."I won't take it..." comes to mind! grin

Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by nairalanda1(m): 8:07pm On Jun 25

Btruth:
What exactly do you want gan self?

Like you don;t want to hear the truth.

Oya, enjoy your state police. When they run from bandits because of lack of funds to purchase simple armored vehicle, tactical gear, night goggles, helicopter, and even decent armor for them to wear, you go see how e be

Oya, call me enemy of progress and tinubu supporter...lol.

Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by Jahwinaboy(m): 8:08pm On Jun 25

nairalanda1:
Laughing in state police and reform.

Nigeria that cannot fund federal police go fund state police?

Nigeria where federal police runs from bandits and thugs, go produce state police that won't run

Still lauhging in state police.

You Nigerians do not know what is really wrong with your country, na to shout abuse up and down and defend politicans and tribe you dey know.

Don't be be perpetual naysayer. State police is a fantastic thing. No matter the abuse or poor funding, it breaks the yoke of federal wahala enhances regionalism and of course better hope

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by nairalanda1(m): 8:09pm On Jun 25

tommy589:
Jobs for party boys. I don't want to imagine how huge the sledge hammer on opposition parties is going to be. This is just one disadvantage

That's the least problem, once the state realizes that they need a proper police force, or investment go run away..that will end on its own.

But the main issue be say that, we cannot fund it, and Nigerians do not want to pay the tax to fund it, so na eventually borrowing.

Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by Jahwinaboy(m): 8:09pm On Jun 25

Olisa Metuh that year. I hope your collar bone is finally healed after GEJ tenure.

Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by nairalanda1(m): 8:10pm On Jun 25

obacasmir:
Your negatively Will ruin you same way it did to your old man..
Take heed...

SO you want me to lie?

Only people wey no wan see, dem no go SEE.

Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by lapintoz: 8:11pm On Jun 25

One agalu failure can never ever dream of this landmark move.......Tinubu na the real Jagaban.

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by nairalanda1(m): 8:13pm On Jun 25

Jahwinaboy:
Don't be be perpetual naysayer. State police is a fantastic thing. No matter the abuse or poor funding, it breaks the yoke of federal wahala enhances regionalism and of course better hope

If you want a decent state police it has to be properly funded, and the funding needed is immense.

And the fact is, tinubu's government cannot fund federal police adequately. Most states rely on money from Abuja to survive. Where are all the states going to find money to fund state police?

Especially since most of you do not want to pay taxes because ;the politicans are corrupt'. The same corrupt politicans you are now trusting to run the state police for you....right.

I can lie or I can tell you the honest truth. What most states can afford is men with sticks and batons . And it is these guys you will send to face bandits, herdsmen, armed robbers, millitas, ipab, and so forth?

I dey laugh in state police.

Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by Kukutente23: 8:14pm On Jun 25

This state police is being overflogged in terms of Optics than the substance
Creation of state police is not a switch to put out insecurity
If that were the case, outfits like Amotekun and CJTF would have helped overcome insecurity in their various domains
We have to ensure that the laws that will be promulgated will be ones that ensures that the state police is adequately trained, funded and organised to combat insecurity and more importantly that there is a symbiotic and respectful relationship established between the state police and the Federal police such that they can both work seamlessly and effectively to nip insecurity if not it might end up a wild goose chase

Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by anonimi: 8:15pm On Jun 25

We heard the same hype about LGA autonomy in 2024, but still no evidence of it happening.

Why is Tinubu such a clown who keeps saying things that:

- he won’t do,
- he hasn’t done
- he doesn’t plan on doing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn29b0SkCWU?si=MIWyWECzh9ncFRu6

Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by Okoyeeboz: 8:16pm On Jun 25

nairalanda1:
And I am telling you that no state can afford an effective police force.

You can disagree with me, but it is what it is. The money needed is a lot

Plus we do not just need police force, we need good forensics, detention centers, juvenile law, enough judges , because Nigeria no get enough judges, that is why people are awaiting trial up and down, good training centers, not glorified secondary school wey dem go label am police training center, and even better funding for our universiites.

Plus, we need sane police officers, or do you want somebody with a few weeks training to come and be beating you up for nuthin?

Even if na to fight fulani herdsman, we need records, etc...even forensics to be sure we are holding the right fulani herdsman , not Hamidu from Kano who is passing through to buy some things for his shop in Kano, and knows nothing.

And in some instances, we need amored vehicles, tactical gear, drones, helicopters, not just one for every state, but several, decent cars, decent vehicles, not just dangote car wey he donate to police...hilux type cars, etc.

And all that needs a lot of money.

And it all needs to be maintained and upgraded, which means heavy duty taxes. You people wey dey call me Mr Tax, you see how e go be.?

State police is not what you people think. It may not involve a Bugatti, but it is not the nansense like Amotekun that cannot take on armed bandits.

Now, call me anti-progress.

Azubike, Is that all?
Now, get lost.

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Re: State Police Biggest Security Reform In Decades — Metuh by nairalanda1(m): 8:18pm On Jun 25

Okoyeeboz:
Azubike, Is that all?
Now, get lost.

Whether you like it or not, no state in Nigeria can fund STATE POLICE

Thank you, Monica Henry. Hope your husband is fine too? We are praying with you for fruit of the womb, god will do it this year. Amen o.

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