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  In the face of Nigeria's unrelenting security crisis, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organization has added its voice to the growing chorus demanding immediate action on state police. The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation has formally appealed to the Federal Government to prioritize and expedite the establishment of state police forces across the federation. Describing the move as "now a matter of urgency," the group argued that the centralized policing structure under the Nigeria Police Force has proven inadequate against rising threats like banditry, insurgency, kidnappings, and communal clashes. "The time for excuses is over," a statement from the foundation reportedly emphasized, highlighting how localized policing could enable faster response times, better community intelligence, and more effective crime prevention tailored to regional contexts. This call comes at a pivotal moment. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly committed to decentralizing polic...