Abuja, Nigeria – The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has submitted a detailed framework for the creation of state police to the Senate Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution, marking a significant step in ongoing discussions on Nigeria’s security structure.
Okay News reports that the proposal was presented at the National Assembly of Nigeria in Abuja through Olu Ogunsakin, who led a police committee set up to examine how state policing could be implemented. The 75-page document outlines recommendations on how federal and state police systems can be established, governed, and coordinated effectively.
According to officials, the framework reflects extensive consultations and professional input from the Nigeria Police Force, addressing key legal, operational, and administrative issues tied to decentralising policing in the country. The submission is expected to guide lawmakers as they consider amendments to the constitution.
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, who chairs the constitution review committee, commended the police leadership for taking proactive steps. He noted that the proposal aligns with the broader security agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which includes strengthening internal security across Nigeria.
The committee is expected to review the police framework alongside other submissions as part of the constitutional amendment process, with state police remaining one of the most debated reforms in the country’s effort to tackle insecurity.
