Taraba Chief Judge, Justice Joel Agya, has expressed support for President Tinubu's initiative to establish state police in Nigeria, highlighting its potential to address the increasing levels of criminality in the country.

According to Daily Trust, Nigeria is facing a critical juncture regarding the establishment of state police, as the Tinubu administration intensifies its efforts to decentralize policing across the federation. Advocates argue for the benefits of state police, but concerns about the implications of such a move are also being raised, suggesting that the nation may not yet be ready for this change.

The Zamfara State Government has expressed its readiness to support the establishment of state police if a proposed constitutional amendment is enacted. Suleiman Ahmad Tudu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Secretary to the State Government, stated that the state is prepared to adopt the new policing system following discussions in the Senate.

Governor Mbah has inaugurated a Centre for DNA Forensics and Investigation, emphasizing his administration's commitment to enhancing security in the state. He stated that there is no longer a safe haven for criminals, as efforts have been made to improve the capacity to preempt and track criminal activities. Mbah also praised President Tinubu for his support of state police and ongoing reforms.

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill aimed at establishing state police in response to increasing concerns about insecurity and mass kidnappings across the country. This legislative move reflects the growing momentum for decentralized policing as a solution to these issues.

Governor Sani expressed confidence that the establishment of state police would be positively received by Nigerians, asserting that the proposal is not politically motivated. He emphasized that there are safeguards in place to prevent the abuse of power by state police forces, according to Channels TV.