General News of Saturday, 21 February 2026

Source: www.legit.ng

Cleric releases prophecy on 'only way' insecurity can end in Nigeria

Abel Boma calls for the creation of state police to exterminate insecurity in Nigeria Abel Boma calls for the creation of state police to exterminate insecurity in Nigeria

Prophet Abel Boma asserted that “the only way Nigeria can truly be saved is through state police.”

Legit.ng reports that the preacher stated this on Thursday, February 19, via his verified X (formerly Twitter) page.

The cleric wrote on X:

"I saw that the only way Nigeria can truly be saved is through state police. That is the vision that was revealed to me.

"State police will go far. State police will go far. State police will go far."

He added:

"So, the prayer is that God should fasten up the process, that the system should be established quickly, because this is the path that will bring stability and security to Nigeria."



State police debate gains urgency

The debate over establishing state police in Nigeria has long been contentious. Advocates, including some governors, argue that restructuring the country’s policing system is essential, stressing that creating state police is now a necessity that should not be delayed any further.

For decades, Nigeria’s several regions have been the site of deadly attacks. In northern Nigeria, Boko Haram and other ISIL (ISIS)-affiliated armed groups have launched deadly attacks for more than a decade, killing thousands and forcing hundreds of thousands to be displaced, as the groups attempt to impose harsh interpretations of Islamic law in the country’s mainly Muslim north.

Although the victims of the violence come from diverse cultures and religions, the attacks have prompted intervention from United States (US) President Donald Trump, with American lawmakers describing the situation as a “Christian genocide.”