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STATE POLICE CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK NEAR COMPLETION- PRESIDENCY

Significant progress has been made towards establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon, following months of consultations among the Executive, the National Assembly and security authorities.

The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House Correspondents after a consultative meeting on state police convened by the Presidency, held at the State House, Abuja.

Gbajabiamila said deliberations on the proposed state police framework began several months ago following a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the process has gained considerable traction.

He explained that establishing state police requires careful consideration of constitutional and legal issues and cannot be implemented hastily.

"We started deliberations in the last three or four months on how to go about the establishment of state police as directed by Mr President.

"Establishing state police is not something that you do with the snap of the fingers. There is a lot involved in terms of constitution and legalities, and thank God we have now gained a lot of traction.

“Hopefully, the amendment will come shortly, and the details of the amendment will come after that," Gbajabiamila added.

According to him, discussions have now advanced to the point of considering the necessary constitutional amendments, with the enabling legislation to follow afterwards.

"Right now, what we are looking at is the constitutional amendment itself, and then the enabling law would follow thereafter. That is what we have been deliberating on in the last couple of hours," he added.

The Chief of Staff highlighted broad national support for the initiative, emphasising that the debate is no longer about whether state police should be establishedbut about creating the appropriate legal and institutional framework for its operation.

He said President Tinubu, who has consistently advocated for state police as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's security architecture, would receive a comprehensive report on the meeting's outcome.

The meeting is part of a series of consultations convened by the Federal Government to develop a workable framework for the establishment of state police, an initiative aimed at strengthening internal security, improving local intelligence gathering and enhancing the capacity of sub-national governments to address emerging security challenges across the country.

President Tinubu has maintained in the last few months that state police is a necessary response to Nigeria's evolving security challenges, advocating that a decentralised policing structure would strengthen grassroots security, enhance intelligence gathering and improve the protection of lives and property across the country.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi and the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, among other senior government officials.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
June 04, 2026

Great job from the executive arm of government

State police is a recipe for disaster.

Nigeria ain't ripe for such.

jmoore:
State police is a recipe for disaster.

Nigeria ain't ripe for such.

If you feel we're not ready for state police, what do you think is the solution to this insecurity spreading across the country?

jmoore:
State police is a recipe for disaster.

Nigeria ain't ripe for such.

The same lame excuse not to do anything. What disaster is greater than seeing human beings being slaughtered like rams for camera?
What disaster is greater than having children being kidnapped and taken to forests to be brutalized?
We need state police before we start having militias.

Even if their function is restricted to intelligence gathering only (to start with), it will still go a long way in curbing insecurities. The laws can be amended later to broaden their functions and permit them to use sophisticated weapons. Amotekun in the southwest is already a good benchmark for state policing. Let's take it up from there.

Another lamba

State police

A right step in the right direction.

jmoore:
State police is a recipe for disaster.

Nigeria ain't ripe for such.

At least the state governor would be able to give directive in case of emergency.

It will be completed after election

Bluna:
Even if their function is restricted to intelligence gathering only (to start with), it will still go a long way in curbing insecurities. The laws can be amended later to broaden their functions and permit them to use sophisticated weapons. Amotekun in the southwest is already a good benchmark for state policing. Let's take it up from there.

Nothing concern us with intelligence gathering alone. Even in the US intelligence fails. We are saying the security of lives and properties of a state should be placed directly in the hands of the Govornor where he will be able to invest in security and order his police anywhere and anyhow to safe the lives of his residents

And if they want to pass it into law this month,the FG can do it and not all these dilly dally..

We don tell una say state policing for Nigeria, we are not ready for it.

Forget about the epistle above, na suspense thing

Peter obi u fought for couldn't fight for u, peter obi u enter the sun and rain for couldn't help u guys, peter obi u gas enemies because of couldn't help u Aisha can't u and Peter akah smeil the confin? Peter obi has brought shame to the obidents why not move to Apc and support the president to keep the president in the south? Why not give tinubu a second chance to finish is works? Judge tinubu after 8yrs , judging him in just 4yrs is unfair

Peter obi na very bad person

happney65:
Nothing concern us with intelligence gathering alone. Even in the US intelligence fails. We are saying the security of lives and properties of a state should be placed directly in the hands of the Govornor where he will be able to invest in security and order his police anywhere and anyhow to safe the lives of his residents

And if they want to pass it into law this month,the FG can do it and not all these dilly dally..

Your opinion about intelligence gathering tells a lot about your ignorance. FBI, CIA, KGB and many others are intelligence agencies. You don't always have to carry bombs and guns before you fight criminals. Intelligence is very very crucial. It is the bedrock of antiterrorism operations.

Bluna:
Your opinion about intelligence gathering tells a lot about your ignorance. FBI, CIA, KGB and many others are intelligence agencies. You don't always have to carry bombs and guns before you fight criminals. Intelligence is very very crucial. It is the bedrock of antiterrorism operations.

I said "nothing concern us with intelligence gathering ALONE". That is exactly what I'm saying

What is the essence of intelligence gathering alone when you can't go and capture them or storm their hideout without still waiting for federal police that will still wait to hear from Abuja

We are asking let the security of lives and properties be handed over to the Govornor 100percent. He can purchase whatever he wants for his state in terms of security of lives and properties. Is that not how it is done in Europe and America

Why is that hard to do? Why?

Instead of that you dey talk English

Nonsense

happney65:
I said "nothing concern us with intelligence gathering ALONE". That is exactly what I'm saying

What is the essence of intelligence gathering alone when you can't go and capture them or storm their hideout without still waiting for federal police that will still wait to hear from Abuja

We are asking let the security of lives and properties be handed over to the Govornor 100percent. He can purchase whatever he wants for his state in terms of security of lives and properties. Is that not how it is done in Europe and America

Why is that hard to do? Why?

Instead of that you dey talk English

Nonsense

And I say you are ignorant. Security has nothing to do with your emotions. You are sounding too emotional. Nowhere in the world the entire security of a state is handed over to governors. It is rather a collaborative efforts involving community, state and federal security agencies. Learn and stop arguing blindly.

Bluna:
And I say you are ignorant. Security has nothing to do with your emotions. You are sounding too emotional. Nowhere in the world the whole security of a state is handed over to governors. It is rather a collaborative efforts between local, state and federal security agencies. Learn and stop arguing blindly.

It is you that is ignorant. Very very ignorant. Because if you are not you will know New York doesn't wait for the FBI before storming a crime scene because they have an NYPD.

That US doesn't have an inspector General of police who policies the entire nation where a commissioner of police reports to

You my friend is the G.O.A.T of ignorance and the greatest ignorant person I have ever seen on this forum

You can keep on talking to yourself

happney65:
It is you that is ignorant. Very very ignorant. Because if you are not you will know New York doesn't wait for the FBI before storming a crime scene because they have an NYPD.

That US doesn't have an inspector General of police who policies the entire nation where a commissioner of police reports to

You my friend is the G.O.A.T of ignorance and the greatest ignorant person I have ever seen on this forum

You can keep on talking to yourself

You are trying to change the narrative. Stick to your initial argument. You said entire security apparatus of a state should be handed over to governors. Nobody does that; not even in the United States. And I insist you are ignorant. You don't have to agree with me. It is just a fact. You are very very ignorant. Bye

jmoore:
State police is a recipe for disaster.

Nigeria ain't ripe for such.

You are clueless.

Parachoko:
If you feel we're not ready for state police, what do you think is the solution to this insecurity spreading across the country?

That guy is a typical enemy of solutions once such is coming from those he hates ethno-religiously. Of course State/regional policing is the answer.

Compartmentalizing police forces is now crucial because of Nigeria's size, peculiarity of States and the decay to the NPF that has now made it essentially worthless.

One thing State policing will do is immediately raise standards of policing and promote healthy competition.

Lagos, for example, will lead and set standard with tech and intel-driven policing. States with well-meaning and progressive leadership will follow.

It is the way it must be because our policing standards has been stagnant, perhaps even gone backwards, over decades now to be archaic in comparison to best global standards.

Much like most sectors of Nigerian socio-economic life (power, education, healthcare etc) yet Nigerian leaders move too slowly to upscale solutions. We must compartmentalize Nigerian policing asap.

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Bluna:
You are trying to change the narration. Stick to your initial argument. You said entire security apparatus of a state should be handed over to governors. Nobody does that; not even in the United States. And I insist you are ignorant. You don't have to agree with me. It is just a fact. You are very very ignorant. Bye

You are the one that is ignorant. Because if you are not ignorant you won't be asking for just intelligence gathering alone.

We are saying the states should be made to be able to solve crime cases themselves. Not waiting alone for the FG. And if need be,they can call on the FG. Even countries collaborate.

But instead of empowering states to be able to fund its own security because security is local. Have a stand by and efficient police force. I mean the budget of new York state police budget is bigger than the entire budget of Nigeria.

But instead of calling for that,you ignorant person is asking that they should only be able to do intelligence gathering while they will still have to call on the federal police that is inefficient before they can do anything.

Don't you see you ignorance is raise to power 100?

Abegi

Freshtruth:
Peter obi u fought for couldn't fight for u, peter obi u enter the sun and rain for couldn't help u guys, peter obi u gas enemies because of couldn't help u Aisha can't u and Peter akah smeil the confin? Peter obi has brought shame to the obidents why not move to Apc and support the president to keep the president in the south? Why not give tinubu a second chance to finish is works? Judge tinubu after 8yrs , judging him in just 4yrs is unfair

Peter obi na very bad person

I wonder how long it will take these messiah worshippers to note Obi is empty. There are rules to almost every aspect of life including leadership.

There is no way to turn Obi into an effective leader with propaganda, revisionism and deceit. The records of his failing are there and documented for all intelligent and critical thinking Nigerians to see.

If we list ten essential qualities effective and transformational leaders must have, I can assure Obi will lack every single one of the ten.

Framework

Like a building?

press9jatv:
Great job from the executive arm of government

Like this great propaganda lie of a balablu bulaba job from Tinubu's arm of government





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn29b0SkCWU

jmoore:
State police is a recipe for disaster.

Nigeria ain't ripe for such.

Dem swear for Una to always criticize and never see any good thing?
Which disaster is worst than seeing your fellow human being slaughtered like a ram or na until it happens to your family member or loved ones ?

Not just state Police, we need the equivalent of the National Guard in Nigeria... A team of soldiers dedicated to a state that the governor has the authority to deploy and he is constitutionally responsible for

Sharing a country with shallow minds is a disaster

jmoore:
State police is a recipe for disaster.

Nigeria ain't ripe for such.

Has he spoken on the oyo kidnapping yet?

Just few months to election.
Where most governors are Apc..

Yes of course, 😒

Until the end of Tinubu tenure.

A lying government and a lying country cannot convince anyone.

Next!