IGP Disu Launches State Police Committee to Drive Decentralised Policing Reform in Nigeria!
IGP Disu Launches State Police Committee to Drive Decentralised Policing Reform in Nigeria!
Reported by Marian opeyemi fasesan Editor -in- chief | Sele Media Africa
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has inaugurated a high-level committee to oversee the implementation of state policing structures in Nigeria, marking a significant step toward decentralising the country’s security architecture.
The newly formed eight-member committee, chaired by Professor Olu Ogunsakin, is tasked with developing a framework to support the proposed state police system and align it with the broader reform vision of the Nigeria Police Force. The initiative follows Disu’s recent confirmation as the country’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police by the Nigeria Police Council.
Speaking during his first formal engagement with senior officers, Disu emphasised that modern policing in Nigeria must prioritise professionalism, accountability, and respect for human rights. He noted that decentralising policing structures would allow different tiers of government to play more active roles in maintaining security and responding to local threats.
The Inspector-General also announced plans to strengthen internal oversight mechanisms within the police, directing that units such as complaint and disciplinary bodies operate with greater independence to enhance transparency and public trust.
The move comes amid growing national debate over the establishment of state police as a strategy to address persistent security challenges, including kidnapping, banditry, and communal violence. Advocates argue that decentralised policing would improve response times and local intelligence gathering, while critics have raised concerns about funding, coordination, and potential political interference.
Disu’s appointment followed the resignation of his predecessor and was ratified by the Police Council chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, paving the way for reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security framework.
Analysts say the establishment of the implementation committee signals an early policy direction for the new police leadership and could shape future legislative and institutional reforms around state policing in Nigeria.
Sources
Punch Newspapers
TVC News
Voice of Nigeria
Independent Nigeria
Vanguard
