Ex-CP Sule Warns: State Police Faces Funding, Corruption and Abuse Risks

A retired police commissioner warns that many states may lack the funds to equip and pay a new state police force once the Senate bill is enacted. He cautions that uneven resources could lead to poorly paid officers, corruption and clashes of interest. He also fears state governors might abuse control of the force without adequate oversight. Despite these concerns, he believes state police could reduce crime by deploying officers familiar with local communities. He concludes that Nigeria is not yet ready for this model given current economic and institutional challenges.

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