Nigeria moves toward establishing state police

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Nigeria's federal government is committed to establishing state police, believing the country is ready for decentralized policing. The Minister of Information stated President Tinubu is determined to enact legislation for state police to address evolving security challenges. This move aims to improve internal security by bringing policing closer to communities, with constitutional safeguards proposed to prevent misuse.


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