The Ondo State House of Assembly has passed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to establish state police services in Nigeria.
Lawmakers passed the bill during the plenary session on Monday after it passed second and third readings, with all members present supporting its passage.
During the session, the majority leader of the Assembly, Mr Olatunji Oshati moved the motion for the passage of the which was seconded, Allen Oluwatoyin, who represents Ese Odo state Constituency.
Oshati said the lawmakers had carefully considered the implications of the proposed amendment for the citizenry, stating that the establishment of state police would address the numerous security challenges confronting the country.
In his remarks, the Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Olamide Oladiji, described the proposed establishment of the state police as long overdue, noting that the “bill would enable security agencies to respond swiftly to crime and other security concerns.”
He said, “State policing would help reduce crime through improved intelligence gathering and proactive security measures.”
Oladiji commended the lawmakers for their valuable contributions to the passage of the bill.
He directed the Clerk of the House, Mr Benjamin Jaiyeola, to transmit the document to the National Assembly, along with the state legislature’s observations.
With this development, the Sunshine State has joined the states which have passed the bill.
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