IGP Disu Submits State Police Framework to Senate for Constitutional Review
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has submitted a framework for the establishment of state police to the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, as part of ongoing efforts to decentralise policing in Nigeria.
The framework was presented on Thursday at the senator’s office in the National Assembly, Abuja. Barau chairs the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, the 75-page document was submitted on behalf of the IGP by Professor Olu Ogunsakin, who heads the committee set up by the Nigeria Police Force to examine modalities for establishing state police.
Titled “A Comprehensive Framework for the Establishment, Governance and Coordination of Federal and State Police,” the report outlines the proposed structure and operations of state policing in the country.
The IGP noted that the document reflects extensive consultations, professional insights, and strategic recommendations, taking into account the operational, legal, and administrative implications of creating state police.
“It is our expectation that the contents of this report will meaningfully contribute to ongoing deliberations and assist in shaping informed, balanced, and pragmatic decisions on this critical aspect of national security architecture,” he said.
He added that the report has been formally submitted to the Senate Committee as the Nigeria Police Force’s contribution to the constitutional review process.
In response, Senator Barau commended the IGP for his proactive approach, noting that the initiative aligns with the security agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He assured that the committee would thoroughly examine the framework alongside other submissions as part of efforts to review the nation’s 1999 Constitution.
