President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a Constitution Alteration Bill to the National Assembly seeking the creation of state police in Nigeria.
The proposed amendment is aimed at changing sections of the 1999 Constitution to provide a legal structure for state-controlled police systems across the country.
The move follows ongoing calls for reforms that would allow states to take greater responsibility in addressing security challenges within their territories.
Bill targets security challenges
The proposal comes after repeated calls by President Tinubu for constitutional changes that would support a more decentralised security system.
In February, the president urged lawmakers to consider constitutional amendments that would allow the establishment of state police.
Tinubu argued that the reform would help improve responses to security issues including terrorism, banditry and other criminal activities.
National Assembly considers policing changes
The state police initiative has continued to gain attention as both chambers of the National Assembly work on constitutional amendment proposals aimed at expanding the role of states in policing.
Supporters of the idea believe local security structures could improve intelligence gathering and allow faster responses to community-based threats.
The debate remains part of wider discussions on how Nigeria can strengthen its security framework.
Tinubu speaks on fight against insecurity
During his Democracy Day address, the president said terrorists, bandits and those supporting criminal activities would face legal consequences.
He also stated that security operations had recorded progress, with thousands of terrorists reportedly neutralised within the past year.