Nigerian governors demand more state police powers following June meeting

Nigerian governors demanded more constitutional power over state security operations after their June meeting on state police establishment, according to their bulletin reported by News State police. The 36 governors met with Attorneys-General, legal experts and security officials to shape a decentralized policing framework.

They want state police to handle prevention, investigation and prosecution of offenses under state laws within their jurisdiction, while federal police retain national-scope crimes. Key proposals include constitutional recognition of governors' security roles, guaranteed funding for state police, transfer of policing assets to states, and a rotating Attorney-General seat on the National Police Council to boost state input in national policy.

Stakeholders warned that without guaranteed financial support, state police could struggle operationally. This push comes as the State Police Bill advances in Nigeria's legislature, with recent Senate and House approvals noted in related coverage.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/23/state-police-nigerian-governors-demand-more-security-powers/