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FG Declares State Police Imperative, Reaffirms Commitment to Police Reform
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to comprehensive police reform, declaring that the establishment of state police has become imperative to address Nigeria’s growing security challenges.
This position was articulated during a high-level meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday, at the Ministry of Police Affairs, where the Minister, Ibrahim Gaidam, received a delegation from the Steering Committee on the State Police Establishment Framework.
The Committee, constituted under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, is tasked with developing modalities for the proposed decentralised policing structure.
Speaking at the meeting, Gaidam said the move aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“The dynamic nature of today’s security landscape demands innovative and localized solutions. State policing is no longer optional—it is imperative,” the minister stated.
He explained that decentralising policing would enhance intelligence gathering, improve response time, and strengthen grassroots security.
Gaidam also commended the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu for implementing reforms aimed at improving policing efficiency nationwide.
According to him, “such proactive leadership demonstrates a shared commitment to safeguarding lives and property nationwide.”
Earlier, the Chairman of the Steering Committee, Olu Ogunsakin, outlined ongoing efforts to develop a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police.
He noted that the initiative is aimed at enhancing public trust and delivering improved security outcomes.
Ogunsakin assured the Minister of the Inspector-General’s full support in building a modern and community-oriented policing system.
The meeting, according to the government, marks a significant step in Nigeria’s broader police reform agenda, aimed at creating a more accountable and responsive security architecture.
Other members of the committee present included CP Bode Ojajuni (Secretary), CP Emmanuel Ojukwu (retd), DCP Sulyman Gulma, and ACP Ike Okafor.
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