A United States lawmaker, Representative Riley Moore, has welcomed the passage of Nigeria’s State Police Bill by the country’s House of Representatives, describing it as a significant step toward addressing insecurity.
Moore made his remarks in a post on his verified X account on Thursday, 12 June 2026, shortly after the Nigerian House of Representatives approved the bill.
The congressman said the move, which allows Nigerian states to establish their own police forces, represents an important development in efforts to improve internal security and governance at the subnational level.
He stated that decentralising policing powers could help address long-standing security challenges, including instability in different parts of the country.
Moore also linked his comments to concerns about religious freedom and security in Nigeria, stating that stronger local policing structures could contribute to reducing violence and protecting vulnerable communities.
According to him, he has previously discussed related security concerns with Nigerian officials, including engagements with visiting government representatives.
He also referenced discussions with Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, during her visit to Washington, noting that the issue of internal security reforms had been raised in earlier diplomatic interactions.
The lawmaker further commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for supporting the legislative process that led to the passage of the bill, expressing hope that continued reforms would strengthen national security architecture.
The Nigerian House of Representatives passed the State Police Bill on Thursday, 12 June 2026, as part of ongoing constitutional and security reform efforts aimed at restructuring policing powers between federal and state governments.
The bill has been widely debated within Nigeria’s political and legal circles, with supporters arguing that state-controlled policing could improve response time and local intelligence gathering, while critics warn it may raise concerns about misuse of power and coordination challenges with federal security agencies.
The proposal still requires further legislative steps before it becomes law, including concurrence by the Senate and possible constitutional amendments.
Nigeria continues to face significant security challenges, including armed banditry, kidnapping, insurgency in the North-East, and communal violence in several regions. These concerns have intensified calls for reform of the country’s centralized policing system.
Further legislative deliberations are expected as the bill moves through the National Assembly process.
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