Former House of Representatives member Kayode Oladele has described the State Police Constitutional Alteration Bill as a necessary measure to address Nigeria’s growing insecurity and strengthen governance through decentralization.
According to a Daily Post report published on Sunday, June 28, 2026, Oladele said the country’s centralized policing system is no longer adequate to secure a nation as large and diverse as Nigeria amid rising security challenges.
He noted that the Constitution places the welfare and security of citizens as the government’s primary responsibility, arguing that persistent banditry, terrorism, and communal clashes underscore the need for constitutional reforms to the security architecture.
Oladele commended personnel of the national police force for their sacrifices despite operational constraints. He explained that the proposed legislation would establish a dual policing framework without compelling states to create their own police services. States choosing to do so would first enact enabling laws, while remaining subject to national standards on recruitment, training, operations, and administrative accountability.
Addressing concerns over potential political misuse by state governors, Oladele said such fears should not prevent reforms aimed at bringing security closer to the people.
