President Bola Tinubu has been urged to expedite action on signing the state police bill into law following its passage by the National Assembly. The call was made by the Southwest Security Stakeholders Group (SSSG) on Monday after an extraordinary meeting held at Oodua House, Ikeja, Lagos. The group also urged the governors of the Southwest states and State Houses of Assembly to prioritise the passage of enabling laws, budgetary provisions, and institutional arrangements that will facilitate the smooth takeoff of state policing. The SSSG urged the governors of the Southwest states to also explore and deepen collaboration with the SSSG and other security-relevant groups within the region. “By working together, the government and security stakeholders can develop innovative, technology-driven, and community-rooted strategies that address the root causes of insecurity.