Nigeria: The New Police Proposal

28 August 2015
opinion

Many of us who have lived or are still living in some of the world's advanced democracies would probably understand better what it really means to live in an organised, civilised and secure society. The protection of lives and property of the citizens, irrespective of their social status, remains sacrosanct in the social contract the governments of such nations have with their people. Even, sometimes, illegal residents are accorded the same cover as the nationals of the host countries.

Interestingly though, while the police force is largely prompt and responsive in such developed societies, still the citizens consistently challenge their governments to spark new ideas in creating a safer society.

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