President Bola Tinubu meets with Senate leadership in Abuja while urging constitutional amendments to enable state police as part of security reforms.
President Bola Tinubu has urged lawmakers to consider constitutional changes that would allow the creation of state police as part of efforts to address rising insecurity across Nigeria.
Speaking during an interfaith breakfast with members of the 10th Senate at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President said Nigeria’s security challenges require reforms that strengthen local response systems.
According to him, decentralised policing could improve intelligence gathering and enable states to respond faster to crimes such as banditry, terrorism and insurgency. He added that any new arrangement should complement the existing structure of the Nigeria Police Force.
The President also highlighted the need for cooperation between the executive and legislature to carry out reforms aimed at improving security and governance.
In his remarks, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said collaboration between both arms of government is important in addressing national challenges and sustaining development efforts.
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Debates over state police have continued for years, with supporters saying it would improve community-level security, while critics warn about possible political misuse and funding challenges.
Analysts say any constitutional amendment would require broad consultations among states, security agencies and civil society groups before implementation.
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