As concerns grow over persistent insecurity across Nigeria, the push for state police is gaining momentum, with 13 of the country’s 36 State Houses of Assembly backing the proposed constitutional amendment as of October 21, 2026
However, the proposal still needs approval from at least 24 state assemblies, raising questions about the progress of the reform and whether decentralising policing can improve public safety while preventing political interference
Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine whether Nigeria is finally moving towards decentralised policing and what it could mean for communities battling insecurity