By Lawrence Agbo
Human rights lawyer, Chief Femi Falana (SAN), has cautioned that the proposed establishment of state police will not, on its own, solve Nigeria’s security challenges unless government simultaneously tackles poverty, unemployment and other socio-economic issues fueling crime.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Falana argued that public discussions on insecurity have focused too heavily on policing structures while neglecting the social conditions that drive many young people into criminal activities.
According to him, increasing the number of police formations or recruiting more officers would have limited impact if authorities fail to addr...