Tinubu Launches Committee for State Police Implementation

On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated a committee to implement state police in Nigeria, appointing Femi Gbajabiamila as chairman. This initiative follows the Senate's passage of a constitutional amendment in 2026, proposing a dual police structure consisting of the federal police service and 36 state police services.

The committee includes 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. The committee's task is to produce a draft bill that will provide a legal framework for the implementation of state police, ensuring that it addresses human rights safeguards and operational standards.

Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney General, emphasized the urgency of this initiative in light of Nigeria's security challenges. Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State, pledged support for the swift passage of the bill through state assemblies, highlighting the need for community-based policing to address long-standing security demands.