The Senate has begun fresh efforts to speed up the creation of state police in Nigeria, making the constitutional amendment needed for it a top priority this week.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele said in Abuja on Monday that the National Assembly is pushing forward the review of the 1999 Constitution to address rising security problems across the country.
He noted that the plan has support from President Bola Tinubu, state governors and other major stakeholders, showing wide agreement on the need for state-controlled policing.
The move comes as insecurity continues in different parts of the country, including terrorism, bandit attacks, kidnappings and communal clashes. Recent cases such as school abductions in Oyo State and attacks on security personnel have added pressure for reforms.
Nigeria currently operates a single federal police system under the 1999 Constitution. However, lawmakers say many stakeholders now believe state police will improve response to local security challenges.
Consultations involving the National Assembly of Nigeria, the Presidency, the Attorney-General’s office, the Chief of Staff to the President, security agencies and constitutional review committees have reportedly made progress.
Lawmakers plan to treat the state police proposal separately from other constitutional amendments so it can be voted on independently.
If passed, it will require approval from at least two-thirds of National Assembly members and endorsement from no fewer than 24 state Houses of Assembly before it can be signed into law.
The Senate leadership said it expects quick movement on the proposal as discussions continue within the week.
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