Nigeria: Senate Passes State Police Bill, Refers Proposed Law to Constitution Review Committee

The Nigerian Senate passed a bill to establish state police forces during a second reading on Wednesday, June 11, 2026, under Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, the bill seeks to devolve policing powers to subnational governments and establish State Police Service Commissions for recruitment and oversight. It was referred to the Senate Committee on Constitution Review, chaired by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, for public hearings.