State Police: IGP submits proposed framework for take-off

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu has submitted a 75-page framework for the establishment of State Police to the National Assembly.

The document, titled “A Comprehensive Framework for the Establishment, Governance and Coordination of Federal and State Police,” was presented on Thursday to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, who chairs the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution.

The submission marks a pivotal transition from political discourse to administrative reality, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the creation of sub-national police forces.

The President’s endorsement of the State Police came after months of high-level deliberations with state governors, aimed at addressing the country’s persistent security challenges through localized intelligence and rapid response capabilities.

By providing this official input, the Nigeria Police Force has now signaled its readiness to integrate into a decentralized system that empowers states to manage their own security apparatus while maintaining synergy with federal authorities.

Representing the IGP, Professor Olu Ogunsakin, Chairman of the police committee on State Police modalities, emphasized that the report reflects extensive professional consultations and a rigorous assessment of the legal and operational implications of the transition.

The framework is designed to serve as a pragmatic guide for the Senate as it navigates the constitutional amendments required to birth the new policing tier.

IGP Disu noted that the insights provided are intended to shape a balanced and effective national security architecture that meets contemporary demands.

Receiving the document in his office in Abuja, Senator Barau Jibrin lauded the police leadership for its proactive stance, noting that the initiative is a core component of President Tinubu’s agenda to solidify national stability.

The Senate Committee is expected to merge this technical blueprint with other submitted memoranda as it prepares the final legislative groundwork for a constitutional overhaul.

This development sets the stage for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s law enforcement history, moving the nation closer to a multi-tiered policing model similar to other global federations.