Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, urges Nigeria’s National Assembly to include constitutional safeguards in any bill establishing state police. She warns that such a policing system should not be used to intimidate political opponents or become an instrument of political oppression. Speaking at a conference aimed at building national consensus for state police, the senator calls for legal protections that would prevent partisan misuse of law enforcement resources. She also emphasizes the need for sustainable funding to support the proposed policing structure. Her comments reflect concerns that decentralizing policing could lead to politicized enforcement if oversight mechanisms are weak. Across the outlets, the focus remains on ensuring that any implementation of state police is governed by clear constitutional limits, accountability provisions, and adequate financing. The senator’s intervention centers on the legislative process, urging lawmakers to balance the goal of improving security with robust safeguards to protect democratic rights and reduce the risk of abuse.