The Inspector-General of Police, , has presented a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police to the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution.
According to a statement by , the proposal was formally submitted on Thursday to the committee chaired by .
The 75-page document, delivered on behalf of the IGP by , who heads the police committee on state policing, is titled “A Comprehensive Framework for the Establishment, Governance and Coordination of Federal and State Police.”
Ogunsakin explained that the framework outlines detailed professional insights and strategic recommendations, developed through extensive consultations and a thorough assessment of the legal, operational, and administrative implications of introducing state police in Nigeria.
He noted that the report is intended to support ongoing constitutional review discussions and guide lawmakers toward well-informed and balanced decisions on strengthening the country’s security architecture.
“The report reflects the collective expertise and considered views of the force, aimed at contributing meaningfully to national discourse on state policing,” he stated.
The submission forms part of the ’s input into the constitutional amendment process.
In response, Barau commended the IGP for the initiative, describing it as a proactive move that aligns with the security reform agenda of . He added that the committee will review the proposal alongside other memoranda received.
Earlier in March, Disu inaugurated a seven-member steering committee led by Ogunsakin to develop modalities for state police creation. The move followed a directive from President Tinubu, who had urged the 10th National Assembly in February to amend the constitution to provide a legal framework for the establishment of state police in Nigeria.
