The spokesman of the House of Representatives, Mr. Akin Rotimi, emphasized that the push for state police in Nigeria hinges on the need for a constitutional amendment. He remarked that the current calls for establishing state-level policing cannot be realized without legislative action from the National Assembly, underscoring the necessity of altering the 1999 Constitution.

Rotimi’s comments occur within a wider national discourse on policing decentralization amid increasing challenges of insecurity in Nigeria, exemplified by incidents of banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and severe communal conflicts. His caution against premature implementation without the requisite constitutional changes highlights the complexity of governance in Nigeria, where state and federal powers must align to address security concerns effectively.

Moreover, he sought to clarify misconceptions regarding the Inspector-General of Police's establishment of an implementation committee, reiterating that any real steps toward the creation of state police cannot proceed without amendments to the Constitution. This reflects a broader recognition of the need for legal and systemic frameworks to tackle the deep-rooted issues plaguing Nigeria's security apparatus.