Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo, has called on the Federal Government to review the current revenue-sharing formula under the Federation Account Allocation Committee to accommodate the planned establishment of state police.
Soludo made the call on Friday during a media chat with journalists in Awka, the state capital, where he expressed strong support for the creation of state police.
He described it as a practical step towards improving security across the country.
The governor stated that it was unrealistic to centralise policing in a country as large and complex as Nigeria.
The development comes amid renewed national debate over police reforms as the country continues to battle rising insecurity, including banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, and communal clashes.
In recent years, calls for the establishment of state police have gained momentum, with supporters arguing that decentralising policing would enhance response time and strengthen local intelligence gathering.
As part of ongoing efforts, a steering committee of the Nigeria Police Force tasked with developing a framework for state police was inaugurated on March 4 by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu.
