Power in Uniform: Why Plateau’s Policing Debate Misses the Point Power in Uniform: Why Plateau’s Policing Debate Misses the Point
The state policing debate in Plateau State exemplifies a broader Nigerian challenge: how to reform security governance in a federal system plagued by insecurity and political mistrust. Representative Gagdi’s staunch opposition and Governor Mutfwang’s persistent advocacy highlight the two poles of the discussion – one anchored in fear of political abuse, the other in urgency of local security needs.