President Bola Tinubu has stated that creating a state police force is an essential and inevitable step in the ongoing effort to enhance national security.
The President made the statement during a meeting with a delegation of prominent figures from Katsina State, led by Governor Dikko Radda, at the Presidential Villa yesterday
During the meeting, Tinubu affirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling the country’s security challenges, which he described as surmountable.
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He announced plans to deploy advanced military drones and surveillance technology to Katsina and boost the capacity of forest guards in the state, which has recently seen an increase in banditry.
The President also directed security agencies to re-evaluate their strategies in the state and requested daily updates on their operations.
“We have to create a state police. We are looking at that holistically,” Tinubu said, emphasising that while the nation has inherited weaknesses, he is determined to fix them.
He assured the delegation that his government would not be intimidated by criminals and is committed to protecting citizens, their livelihoods, and places of worship.
The President also noted that a committee established in February 2024 to study the framework for state policing has been at work, though some states have yet to submit their reports.
Tinubu also used the opportunity to pay tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, stating that his predecessor had left a legacy of success and did not hand over a “defeated country.”
In response, Radda expressed his gratitude to the President for his unwavering support.
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Other members of the delegation, including former Governor Aminu Masari and Ibrahim Ida, praised Tinubu for his respect for Buhari and his investment in infrastructure.
Ida specifically called for the upgrade of the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport and increased security in southern Katsina.
