2027: Makinde backs state police, vows security overhaul

By Golok Nanmwa
JOS – Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has backed the establishment of state police, pledging to decentralise Nigeria’s security architecture if elected president in the 2027 general elections.

Makinde stated this on Sunday during a live political programme on Jay FM 101.9 in Jos, Plateau State, where he outlined his proposed security reforms ahead of the party’s presidential campaign activities in the city.

“I believe that we need to decentralise our security architecture. State police is one of the ways to achieve this, but it must be properly structured.
“States that are ready should be allowe...