The Enugu State House of Assembly has thrown its weight behind state police, calling the decentralisation of Nigeria's policing system a necessary step forward. Lawmakers made their position clear, endorsing the push to move control of policing closer to the communities it is meant to serve.
Alongside that endorsement, the assembly issued a firm warning against any form of intimidation connected to the matter. The message from Enugu's legislators is pointed: support for this shift should not come with pressure, threats, or political muscle-flexing.
The conversation around state police in Nigeria has been building for years, with advocates arguing that a single federal force cannot adequately respond to the country's varied security needs. Enugu's assembly adding its voice signals that more state-level institutions are ready to take a stand on this issue.
Whether this endorsement translates into legislative action at the national level remains the real question worth watching.
Originally published by BusinessDay.