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The states that have approved state police are now 24. So, the constitutionally-required 24-state endorsement benchmark needed for the state police bill to become law has been met. Vanguard gathered that more states will conclude deliberations next week.

Below is a complete list of the states that have approved and the one being awaited:

24 states that have approved bill

1. Adamawa State

2. Delta State

3. Edo State

4. Kwara State

5. Nasarawa State

6. Ogun State

7. Osun State

8. Oyo State

9. Plateau State

10. Rivers State

11. Taraba State

12. Zamfara State

13. Enugu

14. Anambra

15. Imo

16. Ekiti

17. Kebbi

18. Akwa Ibom

19. Bayelsa

20. Benue

21. Cross River

22. Abia

23. Yobe

24. Kaduna

States being awaited

1. Lagos

2. Ondo

3. Ebonyi

4. Kogi

5. Niger

6. Borno

7. Gombe

8. Bauchi

9. Jigawa

10. Katsina

11. Kano

12. Sokoto

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/state-police-full-list-of-24-states-that-approved-bill-12-stall

A lot of people were doubting Asiwaju can truly achieve this feat that seems impossible before he became the President

The National Assembly shouldn't wait for the rest of the states that have not passed the bill

The bill should be transmitted to Asiwaju for him to sign it

More States will be added before next week. Besides, them no born Sanwo Eko well make Lagos no dey among the list.

Parachoko:
A lot of people were doubting Asiwaju can truly achieve this feat that seems impossible before he became the President

The National Assembly shouldn't wait for the rest of the states that have not passed the bill

The bill should be transmitted to Asiwaju for him to sign it

History will be kind and favourable to Mr President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

State Police Done and Dusted.
No Opposition or Resistance.

No Be Juju Be Dat.

Parachoko:
A lot of people were doubting Asiwaju can truly achieve this feat that seems impossible before he became the President

The National Assembly shouldn't wait for the rest of the states that have not passed the bill

The bill should be transmitted to Asiwaju for him to sign it

We told them then that Asiwaju is not their mate but they refused to listen.

You want to contest against someone like Asiwaju and you brought forward people with third class degree and you still don't know he is not your mate? Smh.

The rest of Nigeria is just learning about Asiwaju

PRESIDENTIAL WORKING GROUP APPLAUDS AS STATE POLICE AMENDMENT CLEARS CONSTITUTIONAL THRESHOLD IN STATE ASSEMBLIES
October 23, 2026 on Latest News, Press Releases


The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill notes with satisfaction that the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, providing for a dual policing system, has been approved by 24 State Houses of Assembly, meeting the constitutional threshold of two-thirds of the 36 states.

The Working Group commends the State Houses of Assembly for their decisive action on this reform of national importance and appreciates the National Assembly for passing the amendment in both chambers.

In line with Section 9 of the Constitution, the amendment can now be returned to the National Assembly for transmission to Mr President for assent.

The approval gives constitutional backing to the policing framework that the Working Group’s draft National Policing Bill, 2026 is designed to implement.

The Working Group’s efforts remain on track. The draft Bills are currently undergoing legislative drafting review and validation at the Federal Ministry of Justice and are expected to be returned on or before Friday, 30th October 2026. Thereafter, the Group will give them final consideration before presenting them to Mr President.

The Working Group urges all stakeholders to support a smooth transition to a dual policing system that makes Nigerians safer.


FEMI GBAJABIAMILA, CFR
Chief of Staff to the President
Chairman, Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill
October 23, 2026

Source: https://statehouse.gov.ng/presidential-working-group-applauds-as-state-police-amendment-clears-constitutional-threshold-in-state-assemblies/

God Bless President Bola Tinubu
The Best President in the history of Nigeria

Gombe Assembly passes State Police bill:

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Gombe State House of Assembly unanimously passed the 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, officially endorsing the establishment of state police.

Key Details and National Impact

• Legislative Action: Transmitted on October 6, 2026, the 26-clause bill was presented by Deputy Speaker Hon. Sadam Bello Sale and adopted by a two-thirds majority. Speaker Muhammad Abubakar Luggerewo noted the framework creates a decentralized force distinct from federal policing to address local security.
• National Milestone: Gombe's vote brings the total supporting state assemblies to 25, surpassing the 24-state threshold required for the constitutional amendment.

Source: Daily Trust Newspaper
https://dailytrust.com/gombe-assembly-passes-state-police-bill/

Source: PUNCH Newspaper
https://punchng.com/gombe-passes-state-police-bill/

If this bill passes into law, then my PVC is for Asiwaju.

This is what many presidents can not achieve in 2 terms

chinchum:
This is what many presidents can not achieve in 2 terms

PBAT is the truth. What he wants he gets.

Hi

Parachoko:
A lot of people were doubting Asiwaju can truly achieve this feat that seems impossible before he became the President

The National Assembly shouldn't wait for the rest of the states that have not passed the bill

The bill should be transmitted to Asiwaju for him to sign it

Yen yen yen should be transmitted to Asirubbish for yen yen to sign it!

Look at his mouth wey him take dey drink malt!

Only if we will adopt gunlaws like USA.

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes, such as self-defense, and prohibits government infringement.



"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."




This is a good move but LGA Sheriffs/community corps/individual bounty hunters will address security issues faster.
Mobilisation from state capital to hinterlands in some states take about 10hrs(Niger State). That's for transportation alone 😔. Bandits terrorists are taking advantage of remote villages and ungoverned spaces.

JAGABAN BORGU. The god of Politics. You see how Tinubu told Lagos and Bornu where his deputy Shettima is from? That is a political strategy

Parachoko:
A lot of people were doubting Asiwaju can truly achieve this feat that seems impossible before he became the President

The National Assembly shouldn't wait for the rest of the states that have not passed the bill

The bill should be transmitted to Asiwaju for him to sign it

Without resource control by state or regions, this wont even survive! The resource control should be the key like done in saner climes

Oyo has approved how? i thought...

Lessons will be learned.

Sigh... Northern Nigeria sha!!!

The news is sweet. We're grateful to God. Next state correctional service, alias prison.
State judiciary, state police, then state prison.

Angelfrost:
Sigh... Northern Nigeria sha!!!

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They want banditry to continue because it is their source of internal revenue 😹😹😹

Parachoko:
A lot of people were doubting Asiwaju can truly achieve this feat that seems impossible before he became the President

The National Assembly shouldn't wait for the rest of the states that have not passed the bill

The bill should be transmitted to Asiwaju for him to sign it

Nothing seems impossible it was your Asiwaju that was dragging his feet.it took the kidnap of the orire ogbomosho school kidnapping before he knew the right thing to do

This was what seyi was saying. A right thinking govt can pass it within 6months.send the bill to the houses of assembly as that is what the Law says and pass it for onward signing by the President not dilly dailling and telling states to send this and that which in essence was a waste of time

Image123:
Oyo has approved how? i thought...

Lessons will be learned.

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Tinubu na Babanla Baba won nah. Isn’t it obvious that Seyi Makinde is working for Tinubu to distract the kindergarten politicians?

Parachoko:
A lot of people were doubting Asiwaju can truly achieve this feat that seems impossible before he became the President

The National Assembly shouldn't wait for the rest of the states that have not passed the bill

The bill should be transmitted to Asiwaju for him to sign it

This is the result of voting a progressive and core democrat as president. By the time PBAT finishes his second term ( because by His grace his second term is sure) Nigeria will be comparable to USA,in terms of structures and governance.

Parachoko:
A lot of people were doubting Asiwaju can truly achieve this feat that seems impossible before he became the President

The National Assembly shouldn't wait for the rest of the states that have not passed the bill

The bill should be transmitted to Asiwaju for him to sign it

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Many military generals have tried and failed.

General Babangida couldn’t do it.
General Abacha couldn’t do it
Genera Obasanjo couldn’t do it
General Buhari couldn’t do it


Now civilian General Emilokan Tinubu is doing it effortlessly

I am a core APC Person but USA bawo....

Negro please

This your hyperbole don turn into BOLE (plantain) true true

Guestmale:
This is the result of voting a progressive and core democrat as president. By the time PBAT finishes his second term ( because by His grace his second term is sure) Nigeria will be comparable to USA,in terms of structures and governance.

Make them shall no turn state police to agbero army.

Na my fear be that

To think that Northern Nigeria that is being ravage with insecurity will still be dragging feet to approve state police means a lot are happening in the secret.

Their people are being killed daily due to insecurity but they don't want state police ,I salute all SE ,SS, NS assemblies.

For thinking progressive. I just hope is not true the handing over notes of Lord Luggard about the Norhern Nigeria...that they are PLAGUE

Image123:
Oyo has approved how? i thought...

Lessons will be learned.

Oyo doesnt play politics of bitterness. Oyo has a well funded Amotekun force that Seyi and late Akeredolu established to stem banditry and terrorism in the SW. A PDP and an APC Govornor and has consistently asked for state Police and told Tinubu to do the right thing

It took the orire schooling kidnapping in ogbomosho and yoruba teachers being beheaded before tinubu could do state policing after 3years of beating around the bush because he doesnt want to offend the North

We know the state that doesnt have a single amotekun force despite being a signatory to its establishment...

Shioor

immaculatesense:
History will be kind and favourable to Mr President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

State Police Done and Dusted.
No Opposition or Resistance.

No Be Juju Be Dat.

which opposition?...he has bought everyone into his fold

adenigga:
Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/state-police-full-list-of-24-states-that-approved-bill-12-stall

What are they waiting for

Those that like to vote elsewhere instead of at home.

Those that claim " no man's land". Will be properly educated

Trust me

MrPresident1:
Make them shall no turn state police to agbero army.

Na my fear be that

adenigga:
Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/state-police-full-list-of-24-states-that-approved-bill-12-stall

I hope the aspect of funding has been looked into...I no wan hear say some state dey owe their police salary