Tag: state police

The proposal would create a dual policing structure, redefine the relationship between federal and state authorities, and introduce new oversight ...

The legislation seeks to establish a state policing structure that would operate concurrently with the existing federal police system.

Mr Tinubu said his administration is committed to reorganising Nigeria’s security architecture to adequately protect the lives and property of ...

The governors said they are actively consulting with the attorneys-general of the 36 states of the federation to review the ...

The bill seeks to devolve policing powers to subnational governments to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security architecture.

At the end of the voting process, 289 members supported the motion for state police, while four voted against it, ...

The creation of state police is part of ongoing constitutional amendment proposals, seeking to formally introduce state and community policing ...

The proposals, which emerged from months of consultations and public hearings across the country, seek to address issues related to ...

Following the spate of kidnappings – human beings being stolen across the country as if they were mere objects – ...

“They had been in a series of meetings with the office of Attorney-General, with the chief of staff, the president, ...

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

"Communities are under attack; citizens are kidnapped from their homes and places of work, travelers are abducted on highways, and ...

The lawmakers called for swift rescue operations, stronger security deployment and a comprehensive framework to protect educational institutions nationwide.

Governor Makinde argued that states do not need to wait for directives from the Nigeria Police Force before creating state ...

The chamber maintained that while the proposal for state police is still under consideration, both the federal and state governments ...

Expectedly, there is still plenty of work to do before state policing comes into effect. However, in terms of preparation, ...

The IGP says the framework covers the force's considered views, professional insights, and strategic recommendations, derived from extensive consultations.

Nigeria’s current security realities demand bold, innovative, and context-specific solutions. Establishing state police-anchored in strong institutional safeguards and guided by ...

Multi-layered levels of policing are ubiquitous in states organised as federations. At the minimum, state police gives Nigerians an opportunity ...

Nigerian Police After decades of wear and tear, the police force, as presently constituted, is more like a uniformed agency, ...

The elite consensus has, at last, acknowledged the terrible grinding noise. The lesson of public scepticism is that opening up ...

Mr Disu asked the committee to propose an operational framework for the establishment and coordination of state police structures as ...

The President commended the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, for his exemplary leadership qualities and dedication to nation-building.

President Tinubu said that the creation of State Police has become urgent to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, strengthen grassroots ...