President Tinubu has escalated the push for decentralised policing, calling on the National Assembly of Nigeria to begin constitutional amendments that would allow the creation of state police as part of broader efforts to combat insecurity. Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast with members of the Senate of Nigeria, the president framed the proposal as essential for reclaiming forests from bandits and strengthening internal security.

Tinubu’s appeal comes amid growing national consensus that Nigeria’s centralised policing model struggles to address region-specific security threats. He reiterated commitments made to state governors, stressing that the establishment of state police “will not be postponed.”

Beyond security, the president also defended his administration’s economic reforms and called for political unity, arguing that collaboration between the executive and legislature remains vital for sustainable governance and national progress. The message is clear: structural reforms—both in security and governance—are being positioned as pillars for Nigeria’s next phase of development.