State Police imperative for national security, development – FG declares
News State Police imperative for national security, development – FG declares Published on March 27, 2026 By Kayode Lawal googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Federal Government has again reaffirmed its commitment to overhaul policing and national security, saying State Police is now essential to confront Nigeria’s changing threats. Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, who stated this in Abuja while hosting the Inspector General of Police Steering Committee on the State Police Establishment Framework, tied the plan to the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, arguing that decentralising police commands will sharpen responsiveness, intelligence and grassroots crime-fighting. “The dynamic nature of today’s security landscape demands innovative and localized solutions. State policing is no longer optional—it is imperative,” the minister stated. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Gaidam, according to a statement by Fatima Muhammed Adamu of the ministry’s Press & Public Relations Unit, commended the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu for the swift implementation of policy directives aimed at improving policing efficiency across the country, noting that such proactive leadership demonstrates a shared commitment to safeguarding lives and property nationwide. Earlier, the committee chairman, Prof. Olu Ogunsakin briefed the minister on a ongoing efforts to develop a comprehensive and practical framework for the successful establishment of state police systems. Ogunsakin emphasized that the initiative was designed to deliver a stronger sense of safety and public trust in law enforcement institutions. He added that the IGP fully backs a modern, resilient and community-oriented security architecture able to meet present and future challenges. The meeting marks a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s broader police reform agenda. It underscores ongoing efforts to refine operational frameworks and ensure that the proposed state policing system is efficient, accountable, and responsive to the unique security needs of communities across Nigeria. In attendance were CP Bode Ojajuni, the Committee Secretary; CP Emmanuel Ojukwu (rtd) for retired officers, DCP Sulyman Gulma and ACP Ike Okafor. Don't Miss Human Rights community in Akwa Ibom demands release of village head, alleges media trial You may like ASUU issues four-day ultimatum to FG over new lecturer salaries FG rolls out Lenacapavir injection to boost HIV prevention Police detain vigilante, 15 others as three die in Karu clash Police confirm arrest of suspect behind Aso conflict near Abuja, reveal casualty figures Peace returning to most Zamfara communities, displaced residents back – Police claims APC convention: Nigerian govt orders all workers in FCT to work from home