In the absence of a state police, a robust and highly effective vigilante force in the mould of the erstwhile “Bakassi group” should be created.

Criminals in every community are known; therefore a well funded vigilante group drawn from the local communities will aid efforts in intelligence gathering, identification and arrest of culprits. Elements from amongst the offenders could also be peeled off and recruited as their first hand knowledge would help in apprehending the culprits.