Osun Assembly Approves State Police Bill Amid Security Concerns

On September 22, 2026, the Osun State House of Assembly unanimously approved the State Police Services Bill during a plenary session. This decision is part of a broader initiative to establish state police in response to security concerns across Nigeria.

The approval followed a clarification from the National Assembly, communicated by Clerk Kamoru Ogunlana, stating that the State Police Services Bill is the only constitutional amendment proposal currently transmitted to the 36 state Houses of Assembly. Ogunlana emphasized that other constitutional amendment bills would be sent after being passed in identical form by both chambers of the National Assembly.

During the debate, lawmakers including Lawrence Adeoti and Taofeek Olayiwola expressed support for the bill, arguing it would enhance security at state and local levels. Speaker Adewale Egbedun read the letter from the National Assembly requesting the House's consideration of the amendment, which was deemed timely and necessary for improving the country’s security architecture.