Tinubu Sends State Police Bill to House for Consideration

President Bola Tinubu has officially transmitted a State Police Bill to the House of Representatives, seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to create a constitutional pathway for establishing state police services. During a plenary session on Tuesday, the Speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen Abba, read the President's letter.

The bill builds on significant work already done to incorporate additional safeguards for the creation of a dual police structure, addressing Nigeria's evolving security challenges. The House of Representatives aims to act quickly to consider and pass the bill.

Previously, the House had rescinded its passage of a constitutional alteration bill aimed at establishing state police services across the federation. Following the transmission of the executive bill, the House determined to consider the new framework for implementing state police services.

The bill was subject to a first reading and subsequently referred to the House Committee on Constitution Review for further legislative action. The House emphasized that this decision does not withdraw support for state police but reflects a commitment to ensuring a coherent constitutional framework.