By John Alechenu
ABUJA — The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has criticised the Federal Government over the passage of the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill, describing the move as a hasty reform in the face of what it called the administration’s failure to adequately strengthen the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The Senate passed the bill on June 24, 2026, following its earlier approval by the House of Representatives, paving the way for a decentralised policing system aimed at addressing the shortcomings of the current centralised structure.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Acting National Chairman of CUPP, Chief Peter Ameh, said the country continues to battle widespread insecurity, including banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, farmer-herder conflicts, communal clashes and urban crime.
According to him, the Nigeria Police Force remains overstretched and underfunded despite repeated government assurances on recruitment and improved funding.
