ONDO ASSEMBLY PASSES BILL TO ESTABLISH STATE POLICE
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By: Fasasi Hammad
The Ondo State House of Assembly has passed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, which seeks to establish state police services across the country.
The bill was passed during Monday’s plenary after scaling its second and third readings, with all lawmakers present voting in support of the proposed constitutional amendment.
The Majority Leader of the Assembly, Olatunji Oshati, moved the motion for the bill’s passage, which was seconded by Allen Oluwatoyin, who represents Ese-Odo State Constituency.
Oshati said the lawmakers had carefully considered the implications of the proposed amendment for residents, noting that the establishment of state police could help address the numerous security challenges confronting Nigeria.
In his remarks, the Speaker of the Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, described the proposed establishment of state police as long overdue, adding that it would enable security agencies to respond more swiftly to crimes and other security concerns.
“State policing would help reduce crime through improved intelligence gathering and proactive security measures,” Oladiji said.
The Speaker also commended members of the Assembly for their contributions to the successful passage of the bill.
He subsequently directed the Clerk of the House, Benjamin Jaiyeola, to transmit the document to the National Assembly alongside the state legislature’s observations.
With the development, Ondo State has joined other states that have passed the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police in Nigeria.
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