- Disu said state police would improve community policing and intelligence gathering
- The IGP called for proper planning and consultations before implementation
- He praised Nigeria’s contributions to global peacekeeping missions
Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has expressed support for the proposed establishment of state police, saying it would strengthen community policing, improve intelligence gathering and enhance security across the country.
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in New York on Friday, Eko Hot Blog gathered that Disu said the initiative would bring law enforcement closer to local communities, allowing officers to better understand the people they serve and respond more effectively to security challenges.
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He noted, however, that the process of establishing state police would require careful planning, broad consultations and lessons from countries where similar systems are already in operation.
“We are still at the early stage. We need experience, education and comparative studies from countries that have successfully implemented state policing before full implementation,” he said.
According to the police chief, the proposed system would promote stronger collaboration between federal and state security agencies while rebuilding the close relationship that once existed between police officers and the communities they protected.
Disu said greater community involvement would boost intelligence sharing, increase public confidence in law enforcement and enable quicker responses to criminal activities.
He also reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to embracing innovation, professionalism and strategic partnerships to improve national security and support sustainable development.
The proposed State Police Bill seeks to transfer policing from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List of the Constitution, giving state governments the authority to establish and manage their own police services alongside the federally controlled Nigeria Police Force.
During the interview, Disu also highlighted Nigeria’s longstanding contributions to global peacekeeping efforts while attending the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit at the UN headquarters.
He said Nigeria has remained one of the UN’s most reliable peacekeeping contributors since joining its first mission in Congo in 1960, with Nigerian police officers and military personnel serving with distinction in missions across the world.
Disu praised the dedication of Nigerian security personnel deployed on international assignments, noting that the country has made significant sacrifices, including the loss of officers, in its commitment to promoting global peace.
He added that Nigeria’s record of professionalism and consistency has earned the country widespread respect within the United Nations peacekeeping system.
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