IGP Disu Takes Action on Creation Of State Police, “Among Other Responsibilities"
- The Inspector-General of Polic, Tunji Disuu, inaugurated a committee to explore the establishment of state police in Nigeria
- IGP Disu said the committee has been tasked with reviewing policing models and assessing community security needs across the country
- Disu explained that the committee will focus on localised policing services to enhance community safety and address emerging threats
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FCT, Abuja - The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has inaugurated a committee on the establishment of state police.
Disu said the committee is tasked to examine the concept of state policing, to strengthen internal security architecture, and improve community-based policing.
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He explained that the committee would review existing policing models within and outside Nigeria.
The newly sworn-in IGP added that the committee will assess community security needs and propose an operational framework for state police structures.
As reported by The Punch, Disu made this known while speaking during the inauguration on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
He further stated that the committee will address issues of recruitment, training, standards, funding, accountability, and oversight.
“Among other responsibilities, the committee is expected to review existing policing models within and outside Nigeria, assess community security needs and emerging risks across the country, propose an operational framework for the establishment and coordination of State Police structures, address issues relating to recruitment, training, standards, and resource allocation and develop robust accountability and oversight mechanisms to ensure professionalism and public trust.”
The steering committee is chaired by Professor Olu Ogunsakin, director-general of the National Institute for Police Studies, Abuja, with CP Bode Ojajuni as secretary.
Other members are DCP Okebechi Agora, DCP Suleyman Gulma, ACP Ikechukwu Okafor, CSP Tolulope Ipinmisho, and CP Emmanuel Ojukwu (retd.).
Disu said state police formations could provide localised policing services focused on community safety, conflict prevention, neighbourhood patrols, and early response to emerging threats.
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Tinubu asks lawmakers to do 1 thing on state police
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Tinubu urged the National Assembly to amend the constitution to allow states ready to have state police to go ahead.
The president made the call while declaring a state of emergency over the country's insecurity.
This came amid renewed attacks by bandits in different parts of the country, particularly the northern region.
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