Taraba CJ Backs Tinubu's State Police Push

Justice Joel Agya, the Chief Judge of Taraba State, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his proposal to establish state police in Nigeria. Speaking at a dinner and fundraising ceremony for the Justice Joel Agya Bar Centre Project, Agya described the move as a bold step towards addressing the increasing wave of criminality across the country.

The state police, according to Agya, will employ indigenes to police their localities, rather than deploying people who may not be familiar with the local terrain. He believes this policy will go a long way in maintaining law and order within local communities.

Agya further emphasized that the institution must operate within the ambit of the law. The event marked the end of a two-day Law Week programme organized by the Wukari Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association. The Chairman of the Wukari Branch of the NBA, Mr Hassan Saubana, also called on the judiciary to employ more judicial officers for courts in the southern part of the state, citing inadequate manpower as a major challenge to the administration of justice in the area.

The Chief Judge, High Court judges, and other guests were commended for attending the event. Mr Saubana assured members that work on the Justice Joel Agya NBA Secretariat Complex would commence as soon as adequate funds were available.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the event marked the end of the Law Week programme, which aimed to promote justice and the rule of law in the state.

The proposal to establish state police has been met with mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some expressing concerns over its implementation. However, Agya's backing of the proposal has lent credibility to the initiative.

As Nigeria continues to grapple with rising crime, the establishment of state police may prove to be a crucial step in maintaining law and order. However, the success of this initiative will largely depend on its effective implementation and operation within the confines of the law.