The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has presented a detailed framework for the establishment of state police to Barau Jibrin, marking a significant step in ongoing efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen Nigeria’s internal security structure.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by Ismail Mudashir, the 75-page document—titled “A Comprehensive Framework for the Establishment, Governance and Coordination of Federal and State Police”—was delivered at the Deputy Senate President’s office within the National Assembly of Nigeria.
The report was formally presented by Olu Ogunsakin, chairman of the Nigeria Police Force committee established to examine modalities for implementing state policing across the federation.
According to the police leadership, the framework reflects extensive consultations, expert analysis, and strategic recommendations developed after assessing the legal, operational, and administrative implications of introducing state police in Nigeria.
“The report captures the considered views, professional insights, and strategic recommendations of the Force, derived from broad consultations and careful examination of the operational, legal, and administrative realities surrounding the establishment of state police,” the police said.
The Inspector-General added that the document is intended to support informed national debate and contribute meaningfully to policy decisions on one of Nigeria’s most sensitive security reforms.
“It is our expectation that the contents of this report will assist ongoing deliberations and help shape balanced, pragmatic decisions on this critical aspect of Nigeria’s security architecture.”
According to the statement, the framework has also been forwarded to the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution as the official input of the Nigeria Police Force on the issue.
Responding, Senator Barau Jibrin praised the Inspector-General for taking a proactive position on a reform that has remained central to national security discussions.
The Deputy Senate President noted that the move aligns with the security agenda of Bola Tinubu, which prioritises stronger measures to address insecurity across the country.
“The Senate welcomes this contribution and will examine the framework alongside other memoranda submitted for the ongoing constitutional review,” he said.
He assured that the Senate Committee reviewing the 1999 Constitution would carefully study the proposal as part of broader efforts to reconsider Nigeria’s constitutional and security framework.
The proposed framework is expected to provide practical guidance on how state police would operate, how command structures would be managed, and how coordination with federal policing institutions would be maintained.
Its submission adds momentum to renewed national conversations on restructuring Nigeria’s policing system to better respond to regional security challenges.
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