Senator Ali Ndume, a key member of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review and former Senate Leader, has taken a bold stance against the majority of Nigerian governors who are advocating for the creation of state police. Ndume pointed out a glaring contradiction in their demands, as many governors are still struggling to meet basic financial obligations, such as paying civil servants the newly set minimum wage of N70,000.
In a direct address, the Borno South Senator declared that instead of pushing for state police, the country should focus on increasing the number of police officers, providing them with proper training, equipping them, and boosting their morale to secure Nigeria. He stressed, “The truth of the matter is, let us face the problem. Let us increase police personnel. Let us train them, equip them, arm them, and motivate them, and the country will be secured.”
Ndume’s comments highlight a growing divide on security reforms and call into question the governors’ ability to manage state police forces when they cannot fund existing commitments.
Peoplesmind
