Boma Achenimie 
A retired military officer, General Ishola Williams, has expressed his unwavering support for the establishment of state police as a solution to the prevalent security issues such as kidnapping, banditry, and other complex challenges in Nigeria.
Speaking in an interview on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political show broadcasted on Channels Television on Friday, the octogenarian emphasized the importance of revising the government’s tactics in the ongoing counter-insurgency battle.
According to Williams, the current structure of the Nigeria Police Force is outdated and needs to be scrapped.
He said: “On security, if you have been doing something for over 10 years and it is not working, you should change tactics. If you don’t change the doctrine and the tactics, you will never be able to deal with the problem.
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The structure is completely outdated but the police will never agree. Not only the police but the military.”
The retired Army General stressed that public safety must be bottom-up because crime prevention is a much better crime control system.
“That is why we need the state police, that is why we need the local government police,” he said. “Because where do they kidnap people if not for communities?”
