ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill establishing state police services nationwide, marking a major step in Nigeria’s long-running efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen internal security. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act ...
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a constitution alteration bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police as part of efforts to reform Nigeria’s security architecture. The proposed legislation, contained in a communication dated June 15, 2026, was read ...