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Police leadership gears up for state-level integration amid reform discussions
Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun confirms the police force is preparing for state-level policing as part of a national reform agenda discussed at a NIPS workshop.
Defining Boundaries: The Transition to Dual Federal and State Policing in Nigeria
The 2026 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill aims to overhaul Nigerian policing by creating a dual system of federal and state police, introducing new jurisdictional boundaries, certification requirements, and command structures while leaving significant questions regarding long-term funding unresolved.
Retired Police Commissioner Warns Against State Police Implementation Issues
Retired Commissioner Balarabe Sule cautions that state police forces in Nigeria face imminent failure due to funding shortages and the risk of political weaponization by governors.
Senate Introduces Strict Safeguards to Prevent Governor Misuse of State Police
The Nigerian Senate has passed a landmark constitutional amendment to establish state-run police services while implementing strict legal safeguards to prevent governors from abusing their power.