Former House of Representatives member and 2027 APC candidate for Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, has commended the 10th House of Representatives for passing the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of State Police in Nigeria.
Bagos described the development as a bold, timely, and patriotic move aimed at addressing the growing insecurity confronting the country.
In a press statement, the former lawmaker said Nigerians had continued to suffer from violent attacks, banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, and other security challenges that require practical and innovative solutions.
According to him, the passage of the bill demonstrates the commitment of the National Assembly to strengthening the nation’s security architecture and improving the safety of lives and property across the country.
Bagos noted that the establishment of State Police has remained an issue he has consistently advocated for, even before his election into the House of Representatives in 2019.
He said decentralized policing would enhance intelligence gathering, improve response time, strengthen community policing, and provide a more effective framework for tackling insecurity at the grassroots level.
“State Police will enhance intelligence gathering, improve response time, strengthen community policing, and provide a more effective framework for tackling insecurity at the grassroots level,” he stated.
While acknowledging concerns over the possible misuse of State Police by state governments, Bagos maintained that such fears should not hinder reforms necessary for national security.
He stressed the need for strong constitutional safeguards, accountability mechanisms, and institutional checks to ensure that the system serves the people rather than political interests.
The former federal lawmaker also called on the 36 State Houses of Assembly to give the constitutional amendment urgent consideration and support its passage.
He explained that the cooperation of state legislatures is critical in securing the constitutionally required two-thirds majority needed to complete the amendment process.
Bagos described the proposed reform as a defining moment in Nigeria’s efforts to address insecurity, urging stakeholders to place the safety and welfare of citizens above political and sectional interests.
He further stated that Nigeria could learn from countries where decentralized policing has contributed significantly to effective law enforcement and public safety.
“The time has come for us to take decisive action towards building a more secure nation,” he added.