Senate Leader Bamidele has revealed that State Police Bill to will be passed this week.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has disclosed that the National Assembly is expected to pass the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police this week, describing the reform as long overdue in light of Nigeria’s growing security challenges.
Speaking during an interview, the lawmaker representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District said the move forms part of broader efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture and provide states with greater capacity to respond to local threats.
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Bamidele noted that insecurity remains one of the most pressing issues confronting the nation, stressing that lawmakers are committed to supporting measures capable of improving public safety across the country.
According to him, the proposed state police framework has become increasingly necessary as security threats evolve beyond conventional warfare, requiring more localized and responsive policing structures.
The Senate Leader also defended the National Assembly’s decision to reject calls for a probe into military spending, arguing that such an approach would not address the immediate security concerns facing Nigerians.
He said the country’s armed forces have continued to operate under difficult conditions while confronting insurgents, bandits and other criminal groups who have adopted guerrilla tactics after suffering setbacks in conventional battles.
Bamidele maintained that while accountability remains important, lawmakers must avoid actions that could undermine the morale of security personnel actively engaged in protecting the country.
He emphasized that the National Assembly remains focused on legislative interventions that will strengthen security institutions, improve intelligence gathering and enhance collaboration among security agencies.
The planned passage of the state police bill is expected to reignite national debate over policing reforms, with supporters arguing that decentralized policing will improve response times and intelligence gathering, while critics have raised concerns about potential political interference and abuse by state governments.
If passed, the constitutional amendment would mark one of the most significant security reforms in Nigeria’s democratic history and could fundamentally reshape the country’s policing system.
