Nigeria, April 14 -- A Colonial Legacy

Following the assumption of office of Mr Kayode Egbetokun as the acting inspector general of Police (IGP) of Nigeria on 21 June, 2023, upon his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his subsequent confirmation as the substantive IGP, he has been noted as undertaking a number of significant programmes aimed at reforming the Nigeria Police Force, enhancing national security, in addition to addressing internal and external challenges.

As much as progress has been made in tackling insecurity through efforts including the creation of a Special Intervention Squad, which comprises a standby unit of at least 1,000 officers per state, to tackle rising threats such as banditry and kidnapping, civil...