By Nworisa Michael
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has submitted a comprehensive framework to the Senate as part of ongoing efforts to establish state police in Nigeria.
The proposal was presented on Thursday to the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, who also chairs the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. The submission took place at the National Assembly in Abuja.
According to a statement issued by Ismail Mudashir, the 75-page document was delivered on behalf of the police chief by Olu Ogunsakin, who heads the committee set up by the Nigeria Police Force to develop modalities for state policing.
Titled “A Comprehensive Framework for the Establishment, Governance and Coordination of Federal and State Police,” the document outlines proposed structures, operational guidelines, and coordination mechanisms for a decentralised policing system.
Disu said the report reflects extensive consultations, professional insights, and strategic recommendations, taking into account the legal, administrative, and operational implications of introducing state police.
He expressed confidence that the framework would contribute meaningfully to ongoing legislative deliberations and support informed decision-making on national security reforms.
“The report represents the official position of the Nigeria Police Force on state policing and is intended to guide balanced and pragmatic outcomes,” he noted.
In his response, Senator Barau Jibrin commended the Inspector-General for the initiative, describing it as a proactive step that aligns with the security reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He assured that the Senate committee would review the document alongside other submissions as part of the broader constitutional amendment process.
The move marks a significant development in the ongoing national conversation on decentralising policing and strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture.
