Former PDP official Olisa Metuh has congratulated President Bola Tinubu after the State Police Bill passed into law. He called the move a major step forward for security in Nigeria.
Olisa Metuh issued a statement on Thursday marking the bill's passage. He said the reform addresses long-standing calls for better local security structures across the country.
Metuh noted that state police will improve knowledge of local areas and speed up responses to threats. The change should also help fight crimes such as kidnapping and banditry while creating new jobs in security.
He urged state governors and the National Assembly to work together on safe implementation. Metuh stressed that the new forces must stay independent and follow the constitution to avoid misuse.
