The Desirability or Otherwise of State Police in Nigeria — The Legal Framework
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2016
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Lead City University Law Journal
Abstract
This article examines the desirability or otherwise of state police in Nigeria. It traces the history of the Nigerian Police
Force from the period of colonial rule. It takes a critical look of what is meant by _federalism and the attributes of
federating units. It examines the argument of those that are against the creation of state police without compromising
the interest of those that are for its creation. It also takes a cursory look at examples of what applies in other countries
of the world where federalism is being practiced. It also looks at the content of the exclusive and concurrent legislative list
as contained in the constitution of Nigeria. This paper then recommends the way to achieving a common
ground for the opposing opinions.