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The proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria has moved closer to becoming a reality after 24 State Houses of Assembly approved the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, meeting the constitutional requirement for amendments to proceed.

The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill disclosed this on Friday, describing the development as a significant step towards introducing a dual policing system in the country.

In a statement issued on October 23, 2026, the Chairman of the Working Group and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, commended the state legislatures for supporting the proposed reform.

He also acknowledged the National Assembly for passing the constitutional amendment through both chambers, noting that the approvals had brought the proposal closer to the next stage of the legislative process.

According to the statement, the endorsement by 24 states satisfies the two-thirds requirement for constitutional amendments under Section 9 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.

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The amendment can now be returned to the National Assembly for transmission to President Bola Tinubu for assent, in line with the constitutional procedure outlined by the Working Group.

The proposed reform is expected to provide constitutional backing for a dual policing framework, under which state police would operate alongside the existing federal policing structure.

The development comes amid sustained national debates over the country’s security challenges and calls for a policing arrangement that allows states to respond more effectively to crimes and security threats within their jurisdictions.

The Working Group said the constitutional progress aligns with the objectives of its draft National Policing Bill, 2026, which is designed to establish the legal and operational framework for implementing the proposed system.

It disclosed that the draft bills are undergoing legislative drafting review and validation at the Federal Ministry of Justice.

The documents are expected to be returned to the Working Group on or before Friday, October 30, 2026, after which members will conduct a final consideration before submitting them to the President.

Gbajabiamila urged stakeholders to support a smooth transition to the proposed dual policing system, stressing the importance of ensuring that the reform strengthens public safety.

Although the state assemblies’ approval marks a significant constitutional milestone, the proposal must still complete the remaining constitutional and legislative processes before the new policing arrangement can be implemented.

The reform is expected to shape future policing responsibilities across the federation, with its eventual effectiveness depending on the legal safeguards, accountability mechanisms and operational arrangements established for the system.

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Ihesiulo Grace Amarachi is a Nigerian journalist, writer and media professional serving as the Editor-in-Chief of TheTraffic.NG, a digital news platform covering national and international affairs. Her editorial interests span politics, business, aviation, health, technology, entertainment, sports and social development. She is committed to credible journalism, insightful reporting and compelling storytelling that informs public discourse and keeps readers abreast of important developments in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

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