National Assembly sends State Police Bill to Tinubu for assent

The National Assembly has forwarded the crucial Bill for creating State Police Services to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his approval. This follows a significant constitutional victory, as 29 State Houses of Assembly approved the proposed constitutional amendment, surpassing the required two-thirds majority (24 out of 36 state assemblies).

The information was revealed during Wednesday's plenary session by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau, who read a formal notice from the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana. The notice stated that the necessary count was achieved by the end of business on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The notice informed Senators that as of the close of business on November 3, the Clerk had received confirmations from 29 State Houses of Assembly regarding the Bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to establish State Police Services and related matters.

If enacted, the legislation would enable states to create and manage their own police forces. This long-awaited reform is widely regarded as a vital step towards decentralizing law enforcement, improving local intelligence gathering, and strengthening Nigeria's overall security posture.