South-South Youths Reject State Police, Demand Comprehensive Reform Of Nigeria Police

South-South Youths Reject State Police, Demand Comprehensive Reform Of Nigeria Police
A youth advocacy group, the South South Youth Initiative (SSYI), has opposed ongoing moves to establish state police in Nigeria, warning that placing such security outfits under the control of state governors could threaten democracy and worsen insecurity.
The group instead called for a comprehensive reform of the Nigeria Police Force, including a more transparent and accountable process for appointing the Inspector-General of Police and state Commissioners of Police.
In an open letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu and made available to journalists in Port Harcourt, SSYI argued that the creati...