President, African Bar Association, AfBA, Hannibal Uwaifo said: “I therefore believe that the latest discussions about the amendment of the Constitution to create State Police is an afterthought and is against the background of the failure of the almighty Federal Government of Nigeria to resolve the serious security challenges which have defied the half baked, half hearted solutions and threatening the foundation of the Country.
“Be that as it is, the decision is not too late and enables each State to design and weave security architecture around their territory. It will enable quick decision making. Those in charge of technical and tactical decisions will be those known to the People of that State. It may not eliminate corruption which is presently very rife within the Nigerian Police but it will reduce it. The greatest benefit is that it will set Nigeria on the March to true Federalism.”