Tinubu Launches Committee for National Policing Bill

On [exact date not provided], President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated a committee focused on the National Policing Bill at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This initiative follows the Senate's passage of a constitutional amendment to establish a framework for state police, proposing a dual policing structure that includes the Federal Police Service and 36 State Police Services.

President Tinubu emphasized the need for the committee to produce a technically sound draft bill for immediate transmission to the National Assembly, addressing minimum police standards and human rights safeguards. The committee, chaired by Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, includes key figures such as the Attorney General of the Federation, the National Security Adviser, the Inspector General of Police, and representatives from the Nigerian Bar Association and the Nigerian Governors Forum.

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State expressed support for the swift implementation of the reforms, highlighting the demand for community-based policing. Attorney General Mr. Lateef Fagbemi urged governors to ensure rapid ratification of the constitutional amendment.