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Plateau youths demand justice after 50 killed in one week

Youths in Plateau State have called for justice and stronger security action after about 50 people were killed in a week of renewed violence. The youths said the killings have left many communities in fear and deep sorrow, while families continue to mourn their loved ones. They described the situation as unacceptable and demanded urgent government intervention. They also renewed their call for state police, saying the current security structure has not done enough to stop repeated attacks in the state. According to them, local communities need a more responsive security system that can act quickly when violence starts. The youths urged both the federal and state governments to identify the attackers and bring them to justice. They said the cycle of killings must end so that people can live safely on their farms and in their villages. The repeated […]

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Senate to fast-track state police bill on resumption

The Nigerian Senate has signalled plans to fast-track the state police bill when lawmakers resume plenary. Senators say the move is part of wider efforts to overhaul the country’s security architecture and respond more effectively to banditry, kidnappings, and terrorism. The proposal seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow both federal and state police structures, moving policing from the Exclusive to the Concurrent Legislative List so states can establish their own forces.instagram+2 Key members of the Senate have indicated that the bill will be prioritised and isolated from other constitutional amendments to speed up its passage once the chamber reconvenes. For the reform to take effect, it will still need two thirds support in both the Senate and House of Representatives, approval by at least 24 state Houses of Assembly, and presidential assent

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Senate passes bill to establish state police in Nigeriachannelstv+1

Nigeria has taken a major step toward creating state police after the Senate passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish state-level police services. The bill was adopted during a plenary session and is aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture by allowing states to run their own police alongside the federal force.premiumtimesng+2 The legislation, transmitted to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu, proposes a dual policing system made up of a Federal Police Service and State Police Services. It moves policing from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List, giving state governments legal authority to create, fund and manage their own police forces.facebook+3 A key provision of the bill empowers state governors to appoint Commissioners of Police for their states, subject to confirmation by the state Houses of Assembly. The nominees must be recommended by the National Police […]

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State police debate advances in Senate

Nigeria’s debate over state police has moved forward after President Bola Tinubu sent a constitutional amendment bill to the Senate. The proposal seeks to create a legal framework for state police as part of wider efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security system. Lawmakers say the plan could help states respond faster to local security challenges. The bill was read in the Senate and referred to the Constitution Review Committee for further work. The committee is expected to examine the proposal and report back to the Senate before any final decision is made. Supporters of state police say the current federal policing structure is no longer enough to handle the country’s growing security problems. They believe giving states more control over policing could improve response time and intelligence gathering. However, the proposal is still subject to more legislative steps. For the bill […]

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State Police: Joint Lawmakers–Executive Panel Concludes Work

The joint panel made up of federal lawmakers and representatives of the executive has concluded its work on a framework to establish state police in Nigeria, bringing the long-running agitation for decentralised policing a step closer to reality. According to presidency officials, the committee’s report will form the basis of a constitutional amendment bill and enabling laws that will be transmitted to the National Assembly in the coming weeks, as part of ongoing consultations by the Federal Government aimed at developing a workable model for state police. Earlier this year, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, reiterated the Federal Government’s “strong commitment” to the establishment of state police, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to see the reform become a reality once the necessary legal framework is secured. “It is the desire of President Bola Ahmed […]

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IG unveils framework for state police operations, safeguards

The push to establish state police in Nigeria gained momentum yesterday as Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, through the chairman of the Nigeria Police Force Committee on State Police, Prof. Olu Ogunsakin, submitted a comprehensive framework to the Senate. The 75-page proposal, presented to Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, is expected to guide ongoing constitutional amendments needed to create state police across the country. The committee recommended moving policing from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent List to make state police constitutionally possible. It also proposed the creation of a Nigeria Police Service at the federal level and State Police Services for sub-national governments, with clearly defined jurisdictions to avoid overlapping duties. As part of safeguards, the framework insists that election security and related matters should remain under the control of the federal police. It further outlines multi-layered accountability […]

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President, governors intensify fight against terrorists

Nigeria’s fight against insecurity is entering a new phase as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and 25 governors move to strengthen both federal and state responses to terrorism and banditry. They met in Lagos to agree on closer coordination, foreign security support and a legal framework for state police.​ Tinubu told the governors that his administration is deepening talks with global leaders to secure modern equipment, intelligence and training for security agencies. He said his recent engagements in the United Kingdom and a fresh discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron focused on getting concrete backing for Nigeria’s security operations.​ The President explained that Nigeria is ready to use its goodwill and available credit lines to acquire the necessary resources. He said those willing to support the country will provide equipment and training, and stressed that defeating insecurity remains a top priority […]

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Rising Insecurity Pushes Nigeria Closer To State Police Model

Debate over state police has entered a new phase in Nigeria as worsening insecurity and growing public frustration force political leaders to consider concrete changes to the country’s policing system. Many analysts now believe the State Police Constitution Alteration Bill has a strong chance of becoming law, given open backing from President Bola Tinubu and several state governors.​ Supporters of state police argue that a single, centralised Nigeria Police Force can no longer adequately respond to diverse security challenges across a vast and complex country. They say decentralised forces will bring law enforcement closer to communities, improve response times and allow better understanding of local terrain, culture and crime patterns.​ Security experts quoted in recent discussions outline a likely structure in which each state would establish its own police service under a constitutional framework. These forces are expected to operate […]

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VIPs rush NSCDC, private guards as police escorts are withdrawn

There has been a surge in demand for the services of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Nigerian Correctional Service and private security firms after President Bola Tinubu ordered the withdrawal of police escorts from VIPs. The directive, aimed at boosting police presence in communities, has already seen Inspector General Kayode Egbetokun recall more than 11,500 escort officers nationwide.​ Findings across states show many affected politicians and high‑profile figures are now making frantic moves to secure alternative armed protection. Senior NSCDC officers in Abuja and Enugu confirmed they have been inundated with calls and formal applications from VIPs requesting personnel for home and personal security, even as the corps struggles with limited manpower and multiple national assignments.​ Private security companies are also reporting a spike in enquiries but say they lack enough trained guards to meet sudden demand. […]

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Tinubu declares security emergency backs state police

President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency and backed the creation of state police as Nigeria confronts rising attacks, mass abductions and banditry. He said the Federal Government would support state security outfits and urged the National Assembly to amend laws so that states that want state police can establish them.​ Tinubu ordered large-scale recruitment across the Armed Forces and police as part of the emergency response. The police were directed to recruit 20,000 extra personnel, raising the current intake to 50,000, convert National Youth Service Corps camps into temporary training centres and retrain officers withdrawn from VIP duties for deployment to high-risk areas.​ The President also authorised the Department of State Services to deploy trained forest guards to clear terrorists and bandits from forests and recruit more operatives. He described the situation as a national emergency that […]

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