Mustapha, I. A.

Umoru, Y.

Abstract

This paper examines the importance of establishing a state police force capable of dealing with Nigeria's current difficulties of extreme insecurity. The need to reform and reposition the Nigeria Police Force is gear towards improving security in the country has been subject of debate. There have been arguments for and against the establishment of State Police in Nigeria in order to control the country's rising insecurity so as to foster true federalism, decentralization of powers, and also allow states to successfully maintain law and order. The main goal of this research therefore is to look into the arguments for and against state policing in Nigeria. It then examines federalism as the greatest strategy to foster several types of liberty, such as non-discrimination, immunity, and opportunity sets. Secondary sources were used to acquire information for this paper. The findings indicate that Nigeria's current centralized manner of running the police force is unsuccessful in fighting the danger of insecurity. The paper recommends decentralizing the police force as soon as possible.

   

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Published: 2024

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