The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has inaugurated an eight-member committee to drive the strategic implementation of State Police across Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to reform and decentralise the nation’s policing architecture.
The high-level committee, chaired by renowned policing expert, Olu Ogunsakin, was formally inaugurated on Wednesday at a ceremony attended by senior police officers, security stakeholders, and policy advisers.
The development signals a decisive step towards strengthening internal security through enhanced collaboration between federal and sub-national authorities.
Speaking at the inauguration, the Inspector-General emphasised that the committee’s mandate is to develop a comprehensive framework that will guide the operationalisation of State Police in alignment with constitutional provisions, global best practices, and Nigeria’s unique security realities.
He noted that the initiative is aimed at improving community policing, boosting intelligence gathering at the grassroots, and ensuring more responsive security interventions across the states.
Professor Ogunsakin, in his acceptance remarks, assured that the committee would carry out its assignment with diligence, professionalism, and broad stakeholder engagement.
He stressed the importance of designing a structure that guarantees accountability, operational efficiency, and synergy with existing federal security institutions.
Security analysts have described the move as a bold and timely intervention amid growing calls for decentralised policing to tackle evolving security challenges nationwide.
The committee is expected to submit its recommendations within a stipulated timeframe, paving the way for the phased implementation of State Police across the federation.
