A senior member of the group, Yusuf Abubakar, stated that controlled police forces are not the solution to the insecurity challenges in Nigeria.

According to the group, the nation already has multiple security agencies, including the federal police and the military, but the real problem lies in the politicisation of security matters.

“Today, people celebrate attacks on communities based on political affiliations,” the statement noted, accusing both the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party of exploiting tragedies for partisan advantage.

“Instead of creating state police that governors could use against their opponents, what Nigeria needs is justice, rule of law, and a fair application of security measures for all citizens,” he added.

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The elders cited recent instances of alleged misuse of federal police powers, including arrests and detentions linked to political rivalries in states such as Kaduna and Kebbi, warning that state police would be even more vulnerable to abuse.

They further expressed concern that the creation of state police ahead of the 2027 general elections could deepen political persecution.

The group urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to focus on strengthening existing institutions, ensuring accountability, and providing clear public enlightenment on security issues, rather than creating new structures that could undermine democracy.

Source: Punch