Nigeria’s Senate Backs State Police in a Historic Shift
Nigeria's Senate has passed a constitutional amendment to create state police, letting its 36 states run their own forces to fight kidnapping and banditry.
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Western Africa Africa Nigeria’s Senate Backs State Police in a Historic Shift By Samuel Ncube · June 26, 2026 · 5 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. NIGERIA · POLITICS Key Facts —The vote: The Senate passed a constitutional amendment to create state police, with more than two-thirds of senators in favour. —How it works: Each state force would be led by a commissioner appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state legislature. —The aim: Backers say local forces can better tackle kidnapping, banditry and insurgency than a stretched national police. —Federal role: The national police, under the Inspector-General, would remain alongside the new state forces.
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