The push for the establishment of state police gathered fresh momentum on Thursday as Inspector General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu submitted a comprehensive framework for the proposed police system to Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, for legislative action.
The 75-page document, which outlines the structure, governance, and coordination mechanisms for both federal and state policing systems, was presented at the National Assembly in Abuja as part of ongoing efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen internal security.
The submission was made on behalf of the police chief by Olu Ogunsakin, who chaired the Nigeria Police Force committee tasked with developing the framework on state policing.
Titled, “A Comprehensive Framework for the Establishment, Governance and Coordination of Federal and State Police,” the report detailed the operational modalities for the proposed state police system and sought to provide a roadmap for its seamless integration into Nigeria’s existing security architecture.
According to the IGP, the document represents the culmination of extensive consultations, professional assessments, and strategic evaluations undertaken by the force to address the complexities surrounding the creation of state police.