Gov umahi challenges lawmakers on state policing

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Gov. Umahi Challenges Lawmakers on State Policing

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has challenged lawmakers to support the establishment of state police in Nigeria, saying it is the only way to effectively tackle insecurity in the country.

Umahi made the call while speaking at the National Assembly in Abuja, where he was invited to brief lawmakers on the security situation in the country.

The governor, who is also the Chairman of the South-East Governors' Forum, said that the current structure of the Nigeria Police Force, which is controlled by the federal government, is not effective in addressing the security challenges facing the country.

He argued that state police would allow each state to have control over its internal security, which would enable them to tackle local security challenges more effectively.

Umahi also called on the National Assembly to pass the bill for the establishment of state police, saying that it is long overdue.

"We need state police to tackle the security challenges we are facing in the country. The current structure is not working, and we need to think outside the box to find a solution," he said.

The governor also commended the efforts of the security agencies in the country, but said that they need to be supported with more resources and equipment to effectively tackle insecurity.

Umahi's call for the establishment of state police has been echoed by many other governors and stakeholders in the country, who argue that it is the only way to effectively address the security challenges facing the country.

However, the idea of state police has been met with resistance from some quarters, who argue that it could lead to a breakdown of law and order and create more problems than it solves.

Despite these concerns, many experts believe that the establishment of state police is the only way to effectively tackle the security challenges facing the country, and that it is long overdue.