US Congressman praises Nigerian Senate for State Police Bill to protect Christians
US Congressman Riley Moore praised the Nigerian Senate’s passage of the State Police Bill on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, saying it will empower states to protect citizens and reduce reliance on Abuja, particularly to defend persecuted Christians and tackle insecurity. Moore made the comment on his verified X account shortly after the Senate approved the bill, which aims to decentralize policing by allowing states to establish their own police forces alongside the Nigeria Police Force.
The development matters because it highlights international concern over violence against Christians in Nigeria and the broader insecurity debate. Supporters argue state police could improve local responsiveness, while critics warn it may deepen ethnic divisions and enable political persecution. The bill’s implementation will affect how security is managed across states, potentially altering safety dynamics for residents.
Readers should monitor how individual states move to create their own police structures, consider what this means for local security in their area, and engage with both supportive and critical perspectives as the legislative process continues.