Plateau Assembly Adopts State Police Bill, Backs Decentralised Policing
Lawmakers said the proposal would strengthen grassroots security and address manpower shortages in the Nigeria Police Force.
- On Tuesday, five Nigerian state assemblies—Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba, Kwara, and Delta—passed the Constitution Bill, 2026, to establish state police services alongside the federal Nigeria Police Force.
- The National Assembly transmitted the bill to all 36 state legislatures on September 16, 2026, seeking to address persistent security challenges including kidnapping, banditry, and communal violence across Nigeria.
- Nasarawa State House of Assembly Speaker Danladi Jatau confirmed his legislature's approval, bringing the total to 12 endorsing states; however, constitutional amendments require at least 24 of Nigeria's 36 state assemblies.
- While supporters argue the reform would improve community-level security and intelligence gathering, critics have raised concerns about potential abuse by state governors and questions regarding funding and operational independence.
- The Presidential Working Group on State Police has submitted a draft National Policing Bill to the Federal Ministry of Justice; if the constitutional threshold is met, the reform will establish a legal framework for state-level policing.
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Nigeria: Taraba, Kwara, Delta Assemblies Approve State Police
The Taraba, Kwara and Delta State Houses of Assembly yesterday unanimously approved a bill seeking the establishment of state police, in a move aimed at strengthening security and enhancing crime prevention across the states.
Cross River Assembly passes State Police Bill
The Cross River State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, threw its weight behind the creation of state police, passing the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, with all 22 members present voting in favour and none against, as lawmakers pushed for a decentralised policing system to tackle insecurity.
Plateau Assembly backs establishment of state police
The Plateau State House of Assembly has endorsed the proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police in Nigeria. The Assembly cited persistent security challenges and manpower shortages in the Nigeria Police Force. The lawmakers adopted the recommendations of an ad-hoc committee set up to consider the proposed amendment during plenary presided over by the Speaker, […] Plateau Assembly backs establishment of state police
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The Whistler NigeriaEnugu Assembly approves creation of state police
The National Assembly had approved the constitution amendment bill to establish the state police, but it still needs the support of 24 of Nigeria’s 36 state assemblies and the signature of the president to become law.
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Nigerian News. Latest Nigeria News. Your online Nigerian Newspaper.Delta assembly approves state police bill
The Delta State House of Assembly has approved the proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police in Nigeria, with all 23 members voting in fa
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