STATE POLICE IS AN URGENT NEED FOR NIGERIA- OSENI
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United States Army veteran and international security expert, Abiodun Oseni, has urged the immediate creation of state police to address the rising security issues in Nigeria.
He made this statement at the International Security Conference held by The Institute of Security, Nigeria, in Lagos.
The conference had the theme, “Expanding Frontiers of Innovations in Security Enhancement and Nation Building in Nigeria,” and it focused on the country‘s ongoing security challenges.
In his paper titled, “Delivering Effective Security Service and Neighbourhood Protection Through Innovative Leadership in Lagos State,” Oseni explained that having state police in every state of the federation would help improve the presence and effectiveness of security personnel in high–risk areas.
It would also help work better with local communities to detect threats early and allow for quicker responses to security problems.
He said that by gathering good intelligence, acting quickly, and working closely with communities, state police could play a big role in stopping security incidents that have become common in the country.
Oseni was given a Fellowship by The Institute of Security, Nigeria during the event.
He also pointed out that the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) is well–prepared to evolve into the Lagos State Police.
He explained that this was due to the Corps’ role in the overall security strategy, marked by community involvement and the use of innovative approaches to address insecurity in Lagos State.
“As the LNSC transitions into a full-fledged Lagos State Police Force, I recommend that their firearms should not predominantly involve rifles. Instead, semi-automatic handguns should be their primary firearms. This is because rifles will detract from the LNSC’s community policing strategy, and gathering intelligence for citizens will be difficult,” he said.
Oseni noted that though schedules revealed that the LNSC’s training programme was comprehensive; it was essential to place significant focus on mandatory annual training for all corps members. He added that the Zero Tolerance for Bribery and Corruption policy must also be strongly enforced.
“By adopting and integrating these recommendations into the LNSC’s policy framework, the organisation will maintain its leading position, while others will look to it as a model in professional policing at the state, federal, and international levels,” he said.
Among those also honoured with Distinguished fellowship Award from the Institute of Security, were Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari (CFR); the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Saka Adelola Matemilola; Vice Chancellor of Maranatha University, Prof. Rufus Taiwo Akinyele; Lt. Gen. L. Adeosun (rtd.); and Special Adviser on Foreign Relations and Head of Protocol at the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce (PAACC), Olatutu Oladunni.
Oseni, who specialises in International Security at the American Military University, was recognised for his outstanding contributions to national security and counterterrorism.
BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR
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