1. Security intervention is faster.
2. There tends to be stronger and cordial communal relationship.
3. Transparency and oversight can be easily done.
4. Security innovation and strategy could be localized.
5. Economic growth and development will definitely improve in any secured environment.
6. Familiarization with communal reality will be easier since officers and men would be drawn from the locality.
7. It helps I reducing pressure on federal security agencies as they will have more time for other federal crimes.
8. Better coverage of remote areas.
9. Employment opportunities will be made available for those that want to pursue career in law enforcement.
10. It strengthens national security framework. If each state is secured, the nation will definitely reduce insecurity.
Written by Dr. Soji Ganzalo, Commandant, So Safe Ogun State
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