State Police: A necessary engine for fighting insecurity in Nigeria

With insecurity in Nigeria reaching an all-time high—1100 people abducted between January and April, and the numbers still counting to date in June; terrorists and bandits ostensibly showcasing their criminal trade on social media; and about 7 military generals abducted—conversations about state police have renewed, this time, with strong support from the presidency and even stronger support from the House of Assembly alongside staunch public backing. Still, the concerns that have always been raised persist, but the benefits of state police far outweigh the risks it poses.