Barau Receives IGP’s Committee to Address State Police Concerns

On March 4, 2026, Senator Barau, chair of the Senate Committee reviewing the 1999 Constitution, received an eight-member committee led by Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu and Professor Olu Ogunsakin in Abuja. The committee was inaugurated to develop a framework for state police in response to concerns raised by Nigerians regarding the establishment of state police systems.

Barau commended the Inspector General for working in tandem with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to ensure national security. The committee's mandate includes seeking Senate advice to enrich its report and promoting accountability and safeguards against abuse.

They will conduct zonal public hearings across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones to engage stakeholders in the constitutional amendment process, aiming to enhance local law enforcement capabilities through a legal framework that promotes broad participation and inclusivity.