State Police

June 28 (THEWILL) — Nigerians have continued to express concerns about the viability of state police before the 2027 General Election, fearing that state governors may weaponise the institution for political ends. Among them is the Presidential candidate of the...

June 28 (THEWILL) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a nationwide security emergency and his call for constitutional amendments to enable states that desire State Police to establish them have once again thrust Nigeria into one of its...

June 25 (THEWILL) — The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria has expressed strong support for the Senate’s passage of the State Police Bill, saying the proposed reform will enhance security response across the country and strengthen...

June 14, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's security architecture is on the verge of being altered justly in response to persistent terrorism, kidnapping and banditry across the country. Towards this end, the House of Representatives and the Senate took a historic step in proposing legislation...

June 12 (THEWILL) — Governor Hyacinth Alia has praised the House of Representatives for passing a bill to pave the way for the creation of state police, saying such a step is capable of strengthening Nigeria's security architecture. The Governor...

June 05, (THEWILL) — The Presidency on Thursday disclosed that significant progress has been made toward the establishment of state police in Nigeria, with constitutional amendments necessary for its implementation expected to be introduced in the near future. The development...

March 27, (THEWILL) — The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has submitted a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police to the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, in a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s...

March 08, (THEWILL) — In a recent viral video, Dauda Lawal, Governor of Zamfara State declared that he could end banditry in the state within two months, if given full control of the Nigeria Police Force. “With my phone, I can...

March 08, (THEWILL) — The constitutional amendment that could reshape law enforcement across Nigeria is advancing through the National Assembly at a pace rarely seen on questions of this complexity. President Bola Tinubu has urged lawmakers to act, the...

March 02, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu finally picked up the gauntlet last Wednesday and directed the National Assembly to amend the 1999 Constitution to accommodate the establishment of State Police - a decentralised police force that can exist...