Strat.1 Review the current system of policing in Nigeria to strengthen the framework for ‘community policing’ to decentralise the police structure and allow zonal commands to take prompt action on police issues.
Strat.2 Open up national discussion on the merits of State Police to aggregate citizen's views and perspectives
Strat.3 Mainstream human rights protection in the operations of security agencies to build trust between citizens and the government.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 In May 2024, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas expressed support for the creation of state police as a means to address the nation's security challenges.
The House of Representatives organized a National Dialogue on State Policing to deliberate on the prospects and challenges of implementing state police in Nigeria.
In September 2024, the House of Representatives proposed a high-level Legislative Security Summit to address the nation's security concerns comprehensively.
Strat.2 The House of Representatives convened a National Dialogue on State Policing to critically review the existing policing system and explore frameworks for the potential adoption of state-level policing in Nigeria.
Strat.3 The House of Representatives has engaged with the NHRC to address human rights concerns, particularly those involving security agencies. This collaboration seeks to investigate allegations of human rights abuses and implement recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
Police Reforms
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Implementation Strategies
Strat.1 Adopt legislative measures to reform the Nigeria Police Force and position them as the primary agency responsible for internal security. We will focus on improving funding for training, capacity building, modern equipment procurement, human rights adherence, and community policing
Strat.2 Amend the Constitution to recognise traditional institutions and define their roles with regards policing and security
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The House of Representatives has introduced and considered several legislations seeking to amend the provisions of the Police Act and reviewing upward the budgetary allocations to the Police through its oversight duties
Strat.2 The House of Representatives, through the constitutional amendment process, has introduced bills proposing to assign formal roles to traditional rulers within Nigeria’s governance framework
Police Reforms
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Implementation Strategies (STRAT)
Strat.1 Wholistic review of the Police Act to align its functions and bring it up to date and promote synergy with other security and enforcement agencies.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The House of Representatives has introduced a bill to Amend the Nigeria Police Act, 2020 to regulate the powers of the police; to promote effective collaboration between the police and other security agencies.
The House of Representatives has organized a national dialogue to deliberate on the decentralization of the Nigeria Police Force.
The House of Representatives is also considering constitutional amendments to empower states to establish their own policing systems.
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