IGP Submits State Police Framework to Deputy Senate President
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has presented a framework for the establishment of State Police to the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, as part of ongoing efforts to decentralise policing across Nigeria.
The document was submitted at the senator’s office in the National Assembly of Nigeria, Abuja. The submission forms part of discussions aimed at strengthening the country’s security structure through the possible introduction of State Police.
According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Deputy Senate President on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, the 75-page report was delivered on behalf of the Inspector General of Police by Professor Olu Ogunsakin, who chaired the committee set up by the Nigeria Police Force to study the feasibility of establishing State Police.
The document, titled “A Comprehensive Framework for the Establishment, Governance and Coordination of Federal and State Police,” outlines how State Police could operate, including its structure, administration, and coordination with federal law enforcement agencies.
The police chief explained that the report contains professional insights, strategic recommendations, and the collective views of the police force after extensive consultations and assessments of the legal and operational implications of creating State Police in Nigeria.
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He expressed hope that the framework would contribute significantly to ongoing constitutional discussions and help lawmakers make informed decisions regarding Nigeria’s security system.
In his response, Senator Barau Jibrin commended the Inspector General for the initiative, noting that the proposal aligns with the security agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improve safety across the country.
The Deputy Senate President also assured that the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria will carefully examine the framework alongside other submissions as part of the ongoing constitutional amendment process.
