Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to State Police
Last update: April 29, 2026
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Tinubu pushes for state police, urges action on Plateau crisis...
President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to the establishment of state police as part of efforts to address worsening security challenges across the country.
CBI News reports that the President gave the assurance on Tuesday during a closed-door meeting with a delegation from Plateau State, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang.
The meeting followed Tinubu’s recent visit to Plateau after the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, which left several residents dead and heightened concerns over insecurity in the North-Central state.
Plateau has witnessed repeated attacks in several communities, resulting in loss of lives, displacement of residents and renewed calls for stronger security measures at the local level.
Addressing the delegation, Tinubu urged stakeholders to revisit and implement existing white papers aimed at addressing the root causes of violence in the state.
“That you have, go through it, and agree to implement those white papers. Any naughty issues, bring it back,” the President said.
Tinubu said lasting peace in Plateau and across the country would require deliberate action, cooperation among leaders and a more responsive security framework.
He disclosed that his administration would work with the National Assembly to ensure the establishment of state police.
“Through the legislators that are here, we are going to work together, to establish state police. I believe that when we have state police, enforcement of law and order will take care of some of these problems,” he said.
The President stressed that insecurity had caused immense suffering for families and communities, noting that peace remains central to development.
“For us to stop creating widows, widowers, orphans, there must be peace. It is very tough to develop if you don’t have peace,” Tinubu added.
The renewed push for state police comes amid growing pressure from governors, lawmakers and other stakeholders who argue that Nigeria’s centralised policing structure is no longer adequate.
While supporters believe decentralised policing will enable faster responses to local threats, critics have raised concerns about potential abuse by political leaders.
Tinubu, however, maintained that the country must adopt a workable security structure capable of protecting lives, restoring peace and driving development.
