President Bola Tinubu has submitted a bill to the House of Representatives seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide a legal framework for the establishment of state police across Nigeria.
In a letter dated June 15, 2026, and read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during Tuesday’s plenary, Tinubu described the proposal as a cornerstone of his administration’s security reforms.
He urged lawmakers to give expedited consideration to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026.
The President explained that the legislation aims to create “a constitutional pathway for the establishment of State Police Services” to strengthen Nigeria’s response to escalating security challenges.
He noted that the bill builds on earlier work by the House while adding safeguards to ensure effective operation of a dual policing system.
Tinubu emphasized that decentralising policing is a critical step in reorganising Nigeria’s security architecture, expressing confidence that the National Assembly would act swiftly.
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