President Bola Tinubu has formally submitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Alteration State Police Bill 2026 to the House of Representatives, seeking legislative approval for a constitutional amendment that would establish state police services across the country.
In a letter dated June 15, 2026, and addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, the President explained that the proposed legislation is intended to amend the 1999 Constitution by providing a clear legal foundation for the creation of state police.
Tinubu noted that the bill builds on earlier efforts by the House of Representatives and introduces additional safeguards designed to ensure that both federal and state police structures can function effectively within a single constitutional framework.
According to the President, the proposed amendment is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security system by creating a dual policing structure capable of responding more effectively to the country’s changing security challenges.
He said the legislation represents an important part of his administration’s wider security reform agenda, which is focused on improving the protection of lives and property across the nation.
Expressing optimism about the proposal, Tinubu urged lawmakers to give the bill prompt consideration, saying its passage would provide Nigeria with a stronger legal framework for addressing growing security concerns.
In his letter, the President stated that he was pleased to present the State Police Bill to the House for consideration, describing it as a constitutional pathway for establishing state police services. He added that the proposal incorporates measures to ensure the successful implementation of the planned dual policing system.
If approved by the National Assembly and subsequently endorsed by the constitutionally required number of state Houses of Assembly, the amendment will clear the way for the establishment of state police across Nigeria.
The latest proposal is expected to reignite national debate over state policing, an issue that has generated widespread support from those who believe it will improve security, while others continue to express concerns about the possibility of abuse by state governments.
