Tinubu Requests Senate Approval for State Police Bill

On June 15, 2026, President Bola Tinubu submitted a formal request to the Senate of Nigeria for the approval of the State Police Constitutional Amendment Bill. This bill aims to establish state police across Nigeria and seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide a legal framework for the creation of state police services.

Tinubu explained that the bill is designed to address Nigeria's evolving security challenges by introducing a dual police structure that allows both federal and state police systems to operate within the constitutional framework. The proposal builds on previous legislative efforts and incorporates additional safeguards to ensure effective implementation and prevent abuse.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio received the letter and referred it to the Senate committee for constitutional review, directing them to report back to the chamber on the next legislative day. Tinubu emphasized the urgency of tackling insecurity through decentralized policing and urged lawmakers to expedite consideration of the proposal.