The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has formally submitted a comprehensive roadmap for the establishment of state police to the National Assembly. This initiative aims to decentralize policing across Nigeria, strengthen internal security mechanisms, and provide more effective responses to the prevailing security challenges in the country.

The framework proposes a structured 60-month phased implementation process that commences with essential constitutional amendments. It also details robust governance structures, operational guidelines, and a sustainable funding model, which includes the creation of a dedicated State Police Fund to support state-level policing operations.

This development marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria’s security architecture by granting states greater autonomy in law enforcement while maintaining national coordination and accountability standards.