The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has confirmed that it has submitted its input on the proposed state police framework to the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, with the document expected to proceed to the National Assembly for legislative consideration.
The disclosure was made on Sunday by the Chairman of the NGF and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos.
Speaking on the development, AbdulRazaq said discussions on state police are still ongoing among key security stakeholders under the leadership of the National Security Adviser.
“On the issue of state police, discussions are ongoing amongst various security organisations, led by the National Security Adviser, and the NGF has made its contribution. That document will be taken to the National Assembly to see how we can have a legislative framework for state police,” he said.
He said the meeting also reflected the resolve of governors across the country to deepen cooperation with security agencies in tackling terrorism, improving infrastructure, and enhancing the welfare of citizens.
“As governors, we commit to renew our collaboration with security forces to defeat terrorism steadily, expand infrastructure opportunities and improve the lives of our people. It speaks to new leadership in Nigeria,” he added.
The push for state police has continued to generate national debate, with supporters arguing that it would improve security by decentralising policing and bringing law enforcement closer to local communities.
However, critics have raised concerns that such a system could be misused by some state governments if not backed by strong legal and institutional safeguards.
In February, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, inaugurated a committee tasked with working out modalities for the possible establishment of state police.
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