Tinubu Sends State Police Bill to Senate for Review

On June 15, 2026, President Bola Tinubu formally transmitted the State Police Bill to the Nigerian Senate. This legislative proposal aims to amend the 1999 Constitution to create a constitutional framework for establishing state police services in Nigeria.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio received the letter from Tinubu, who expressed delight at the Senate's consideration of the bill. The proposed legislation builds on significant work already done regarding the House of Representatives and the Senate, incorporating additional safeguards to ensure the creation of a dual police structure.

This initiative is intended to address the evolving national security challenges and is expected to facilitate quicker responses to security issues, ultimately benefiting Nigerian citizens. Tinubu expressed confidence that the Senate would act swiftly to consider and pass the bill, looking forward to an expedited review process.