I would like to begin this discussion with a truth every Nigerian knows: our police officers operate under extremely difficult conditions. From poor housing and inadequate equipment to delayed salaries and allowances, the system has failed those we rely on to protect us. There are even claims that police officers often pay for their own uniforms.
This is why civil society groups, activists, and ordinary citizens alike have consistently called for increased funding for the police—not just to enhance national security, but to improve the welfare of the men and women in uniform.