Senator Sunday Karimi Hails Senate’s Passage of State Police Bill as ‘Historic Milestone’ for Security
ABUJA — Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, has described the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill for state policing as a “historic milestone” in Nigeria’s quest to strengthen internal security.
In remarks issued today at the plenary, Senator Karimi said the amendment is a bold and necessary step that will decentralize security and bring it closer to communities facing persistent threats.
“This constitutional amendment is a bold and necessary step that will bring security closer to the people, enabling states to respond swiftly and effectively to threats within their territories,” the Kogi West lawmaker stated.
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He noted that Kogi West has been particularly vulnerable due to insecurity and the presence of ungoverned spaces that allow criminal elements and bandits to operate freely.
“For Kogi West, where insecurity and the presence of ungoverned spaces have created opportunities for criminal elements and bandits to operate, the establishment of state policing will enhance intelligence gathering, improve community-based security efforts, and ensure a faster response to emerging threats,” Senator Karimi said.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Senate Services, added that empowering states to complement federal security agencies will help reclaim ungoverned territories, protect lives and livelihoods, and foster national stability.
“By empowering states to complement the efforts of federal security agencies, this bill has the potential to reclaim ungoverned spaces, protect lives and livelihoods, and build a safer, more secure Nigeria for all citizens. This is a significant step towards achieving lasting peace, stability, and sustainable development across Kogi West and the nation at large,” he declared.
The bill is expected to proceed to further legislative processes before full implementation.
Stakeholders in Kogi West have welcomed the development as a potential turning point in the fight against banditry and rural insecurity.
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(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, JUNE 24TH 2026)
