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Can Nigerian States Really Afford State Police?
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Daniel Ariyo Oluwole
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Nigeria’s growing insecurity has renewed calls for state police, but the financial burden behind such a system is often overlooked.
Establishing and running a police force requires heavy investment in recruitment, training, logistics, salaries, weapons, welfare, and continuous operations.
Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine whether Nigerian states can truly afford state police and what citizens should know about its real cost.