CHRCR Commends Kogi Assembly on State Police Bill, Urges National Assembly to Act
By Our Correspondent
LOKOJA, October 28, 2026 — The Executive Director of Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR), Idris Miliki Abdul, has commended the Kogi State House of Assembly for passing the constitutional alterations relating to the establishment of state police.
Abdul described the development as a commendable step towards strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and enhancing efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism at the state and community levels.
In a press release issued on Wednesday in Lokoja, Kogi State, he stressed that security was a collective responsibility, noting that a secured environment was essential for building a peaceful society.
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He said the passage of the constitutional alterations by the Kogi State House of Assembly had advanced the debate on the creation of state police, particularly in view of the progress towards meeting the constitutional requirement for approval by at least 24 state Houses of Assembly.
According to him, the development deserves commendation from well-meaning Nigerians, given the potential benefits of decentralising policing and strengthening security responses to local challenges.
Abdul noted that the establishment of state police would significantly contribute to efforts aimed at preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE), as communities would have greater opportunities to participate in addressing security concerns within their respective areas.
He maintained that a decentralised policing structure could improve community involvement in security management and enhance the capacity to identify and respond to emerging threats.
The CHRCR executive director, however, called on the National Assembly to conclude all outstanding legislative processes required for the establishment of state police without further delay.
He emphasised the need for the federal legislature to sustain the momentum generated by the state-level developments and ensure the timely completion of the constitutional amendment process.
Abdul also urged the Kogi State Government to establish a review and implementation committee to develop the necessary framework and modalities for the successful implementation of state police once the proposed legislation becomes law.
He said early preparation by the state government would help ensure a smooth transition to the new policing arrangement and facilitate effective coordination among relevant stakeholders.
The CHRCR boss reiterated the importance of collective action, community participation and institutional preparedness in building a safer society, expressing optimism that the proposed state police system would strengthen efforts to address insecurity across Nigeria.
He signed the statement in his capacity as Executive Director of Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution, Lokoja, Kogi State.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper October 28th, 2026
