President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Alteration (State Police) Bill, 2026, to the House of Representatives, seeking constitutional approval for the establishment of state police services across the country.

In a letter to the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, the President said the proposed legislation seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide the legal framework for the creation of state police as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's security architecture.

President Tinubu explained that the bill builds on previous legislative work by the House of Representatives and introduces additional safeguards to ensure the effective operation of a dual policing system involving both federal and state police. He described the proposed legislation as a key component of his administration's strategy to improve public safety and address the country's evolving security challenges.