President Bola Tinubu has called on the 10th Senate to amend the Constitution to allow for the establishment of State Police, describing decentralized policing as essential to addressing insecurity across the country. He made this appeal during an interfaith breakfast meeting with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The President stated that the creation of State Police would strengthen security at the grassroots level, improve intelligence gathering and ensure quicker responses to threats within local communities. According to him, policing that is closer to the people would enhance effectiveness and build stronger trust between security agencies and citizens.
Tinubu explained that a decentralized policing structure would complement the efforts of federal security agencies rather than replace them. He noted that such a system would promote community focused law enforcement and provide states with greater capacity to manage internal security challenges.
He commended the existing cooperation between the executive and the legislature, emphasizing that unity among leaders remains vital in confronting terrorism, banditry and other forms of criminal activity threatening national stability.
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, praised the administration’s reform initiatives. He observed that increased revenues to states have supported development efforts and strengthened subnational governance.
Akpabio also offered prayers for national peace, unity and prosperity, reaffirming the commitment of the National Assembly to work closely with the executive in advancing policies that promote security and sustainable growth.