President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a bill to the Nigerian Senate proposing a constitutional amendment to allow for the establishment of state police forces nationwide. The legislation seeks to alter the 1999 Constitution, creating the necessary legal framework for states to independently manage their own policing. Currently, Nigeria operates a centralized police system. This move aims to address longstanding calls for decentralized policing to better address local security challenges. The bill’s passage would represent a significant shift in the country’s security architecture. The Senate will now consider the proposed amendments, initiating a process that could lead to a more localized and responsive law enforcement system. Further details of the bill’s specific provisions were not immediately available.