The Nigerian Senate has pledged to accelerate efforts to establish state police as the country continues to grapple with banditry, kidnappings, and violent attacks across several regions.

Speaking on behalf of the Senate, Yemi Adaramodu said lawmakers are ready to begin the constitutional amendment process required to create state police and will treat the matter with urgency.

According to Adaramodu, the Senate is determined to put in place the legal framework needed for state policing in order to strengthen security, support law enforcement efforts, and help curb criminal activities nationwide.

“The Senate is fully prepared to commence the constitutional processes for the establishment of state police without delay,” he said.

He added that lawmakers would ensure the necessary legislative actions are taken to improve security, protect Nigerians, and assist the administration of Bola Tinubu in addressing the country’s growing security challenges.

The renewed push for state police comes amid increasing calls for the decentralisation of policing powers, with many stakeholders arguing that state governments should have greater authority to tackle security threats within their jurisdictions. Supporters believe state police could improve response times and local intelligence gathering, while critics continue to raise concerns about potential political misuse by state governments.