Governor Alex Otti has announced that Abia State is prepared to implement a state police system, signaling the administration’s commitment to strengthening local security.
Speaking at a public event in Umuahia on Monday, March 30, 2026, Otti said the state has fulfilled the requirements to establish a policing framework designed to improve rapid response to crime and reinforce public safety.
The governor’s remarks come amid a broader national discussion on decentralizing policing in Nigeria.
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While the federal government currently holds exclusive policing authority under the Constitution, proposals to amend the law to allow state-controlled police forces have gained momentum.
Since taking office on May 29, 2023, Otti has identified security reforms, including the potential introduction of state police, as a priority to address rising crime and enhance law enforcement effectiveness across Abia.