…most engaging of the conference, with discussions centred on security, police reform, state policing, elections, and fuel subsidy. This contrasted with an earlier session featuring AAC candidate, Omoyele Sowore, senator Dino Melaye, and others, where Melaye’s contributions were largely muted. One of the defining moment…

…security." On the work that went into the proposal, IGP Disu said the committee examined state policing systems in other countries before drafting Nigeria's framework. "A lot of comparative analysis has been done. We have taken time to study nations where they have state police - India, America and even Pakistan - and…

…noted that the research would provide a strong foundation for shaping the framework for state policing, particularly through its sound methodology, comprehensive analysis of public concerns and practical recommendations informed by comparative experiences from countries operating state police systems. In his remarks, t…

…of Afenifere, Chief Oladipo Olaitan, reiterated the group’s long-standing support for state policing but stressed that it must reflect the principles of true federalism. He said, “SMBLF welcomes state police, of which we have been advocates over the years, but insists that state police should reflect true federalism an…

…urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to pause plans for a nationwide state policing system and instead conduct a thorough review of existing regional security units, strengthen their operational frameworks, and fix identified weaknesses. The NNPP deputy national chairman further insisted that any stat…

…Both chambers also recognised the need for coordination between federal and state policing institutions to avoid jurisdictional conflicts and ensure seamless intelligence sharing. The executive bill is expected to consolidate these proposals while introducing additional constitutional safeguards recommended by the pres…

…must first rebuild and strengthen the Nigeria Police Force before creating 36 new state policing institutions. Speaking at the ARISE News Town Hall on State Police in Abuja, Ukeje said the growing pressure to establish state police reflected Nigerians’ frustration with worsening insecurity. But she cautioned against mi…

…state police operations. In his explanation, the federal police would only intervene in state policing under clearly defined conditions, including a breakdown of public order, inability of a state police service to function, serious human rights violations, partisan or electoral intimidation, or threats to national sec…

…any part thereof." That single clause has been the legal wall blocking every attempt at state policing for twenty-five years. The Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, currently before the National Assembly, tears that wall down entirely - and in its place erects a detailed, if still incomplete, jurisdictional fr…

…the country and enhance operational effectiveness in troubled areas. On the issue of state policing, Obidike described President Tinubu as the first Nigerian President to demonstrate genuine political will towards actualising the long-debated initiative. He said that while successive administrations had discussed the i…

In an era where criminal activities are becoming increasingly sophisticated, effective policing requires more than bravery and routine patrols. It

…them to take advantage of that provision when faced with terror. He also called for state policing, saying that such would curb insecurity to a large extent. “We are all victims to terror, no one is spared. Communities must take action and report to appropriate quarters and when something is not done, look inwardly, lo…

…the theme, “Decentralized Security Architecture: Defining Federal and State Roles in State Policing in Nigeria,” Oteri argued that policing must be moved closer to the people. “You cannot administer policing for over 200 million people from Abuja and expect local problems to be solved,” he told attendees. “A Governor,…

…rifles, the bandits would probably not have approached them. Tinubu probably thinks state policing will solve the problem. But the state police project, as currently conceived, might not be better than a proliferation of ill-trained civilian JTFs which already exist. Though it provide a needed boots surge , the very id…