Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has taken a significant step to address the rising insecurity in the state by inaugurating a 14-member State Advisory Committee on State Police. The committee, led by DIG Habila Joshak (Rtd), will review the concept of State Police within Nigeria’s federal structure and provide recommendations for national policy deliberations.
The move follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call for reforms to enhance effective policing nationwide. Mutfwang said the committee’s work will help guide Plateau State in developing a pragmatic and workable framework that aligns with constitutional provisions, national security priorities, and the peculiar security realities of the state.
The committee comprises security experts, scholars, and public policy practitioners, including Brig. Gen. Gakji Shipi (Rtd), AIG Bashir Makama (Rtd), and Prof. Jamila Nasir. Their tasks include examining constitutional and legal frameworks, reviewing national policy proposals, and assessing security challenges facing Plateau State.
DIG Habila Joshak (Rtd) assured the committee will discharge its mandate diligently, saying, “We appreciate the Governor’s confidence in us and will work in the interest of peace, security, and sustainable development in Plateau State”.
The inauguration of the committee has been welcomed by many Nigerians who believe that state police will help tackle the rising insecurity in the country. The move is seen as a step in the right direction towards addressing the security challenges facing the nation.
The committee’s recommendations are expected to inform the state’s position on the establishment of state police and contribute to national discussions on security sector reforms. The Plateau State government has been working to address the security challenges in the state, and the establishment of state police is seen as a key component of this effort.
The insecurity situation in Nigeria has been a major concern, with many calling for reforms to address the issue. The establishment of state police is seen as a way to bring policing closer to the people and improve security at the grassroots level.
The development is a significant step towards addressing the security challenges facing Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole. It remains to be seen how the committee’s recommendations will shape the future of policing in Nigeria.
