FEATURES: State Police: A Desirable Move With Huge Challenges(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Since the return of democracy in Nigeria in 1999, different parts of the country have had unpleasant experiences in the area of security. To many observers and security experts, state police hold the key to fixing these security challenges. “Given recent security challenges, establishing State Police has become not just necessary but urgent to empower states in addressing local issues. Mr Martins Idika, former State Commander, Abia State Vigilance Group (ASVG), is of the view that establishing state police will help reduce crime across the country. Egbetokun said that state police would expose the country to abuse by governors and other big political office holders at the state levels.