War On Terror: NASS Set To Unleash State Police In Security Shake-Up – Bamidele Reveals

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has affirmed that the National Assembly is actively advancing legislation to establish state police as a key measure to tackle the growing insecurity across Nigeria.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday through his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, Bamidele described the creation of state police as a crucial component of a broader national approach to combating insecurity.

Delivering his Easter message, Bamidele extended warm greetings to Christians around the world and urged national leaders to refrain from divisive language that could further aggravate Nigeria’s current challenges.

He encouraged Nigerians to reflect on the virtues embodied by Jesus Christ, stating that citizens should “deliberately embrace Christ’s life of purpose—centered on justice, love, and the redemption of humanity.”

Speaking on Christ’s example, Bamidele noted: “Despite the hostility and resistance He encountered, Jesus Christ persistently pursued liberty for the oppressed, peace for the distressed, comfort for the grieving, love for the rejected, and hope for the hopeless.”

He emphasized that Christ’s life serves as a template for national unity, urging citizens to view each other as collaborators rather than adversaries. “In today’s Nigeria, Christ’s teachings offer a roadmap for coexistence—where we act as compatriots, not rivals, and work collectively to build a strong and inclusive federation.”

Bamidele strongly condemned recent violent attacks in Benue and Plateau states, describing them as violations of the very principles Jesus stood for. “The latest bloodshed in Benue and Plateau clearly contradicts the peaceful and loving values Christ taught,” he said.

He also criticized certain political and regional leaders for inflaming tensions through their rhetoric, stating, “The inflammatory remarks from some figures disregard the virtues of courage, endurance, and tolerance that Christ exemplified.”

Reinforcing the need for unity, he stated, “No nation thrives when one part rises against another.”

Bamidele concluded by restating the Senate’s commitment to security reforms: “The National Assembly is currently working on the legal framework needed to establish state police as part of our comprehensive strategy to enhance national security.”