Bamidele Declares State Police Now Reality After 30 States' Approval

Senate Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central, declared that state-controlled policing in Nigeria is now a reality following the endorsement of the State Police Constitution Alteration Bill, 2026 by 30 states. This announcement was made during a lecture at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru, Jos, Plateau State.

Bamidele emphasized that all constitutional requirements for establishing state police have been met, and the National Assembly must now collate the positions of the State Houses of Assembly and pass a resolution by a simple majority in both chambers. He stated that the approval signifies a historic milestone in the quest to enhance the security architecture of Nigeria, making it more responsive and effective.

The next steps involve the National Assembly considering the reports and transmitting the Alteration Bill to the President for assent. Bamidele expressed confidence in concluding these legislative stages promptly.