The creation of state police in Nigeria has been a contentious issue and proponents are of the view that creation of state police will enhance national security.  The inefficiency of the Nigeria Police Force is generally considered one of the major limitations of the Nigerian society and a core factor for lack of ethical standards in society. Expressing concerns about national security, using secondary data, the study views the function of media in propagating the move for creation of state police in Nigeria, and the way forward.  Adopting the Development Media theory, the study identified poor police remuneration; inadequate equipment such as communication gadgets, vehicles, computers, patrol boats and ammunition that enable the police combat crimes in society; and the fact that police officers are fewer in number compared to a population of over two hundred million people in Nigeria as the major challenges of the Nigerian Police Force. That, media representation of opinions for creation of state police is creating significant impact in shaping public opinions on implementation of the bill and actualization of state police which has lingered beyond expectations. Though, the media has the potential to address security challenges confronting Nigeria, unfortunately it does not have the power to implement. Therefore, the way forward should be provision of adequate fund, equipment, training and re-training of the Nigeria Police Force. Furthermore, the creation of state police will enable each state have the means to secure their domain. There should also be institutional reform, community-based initiatives, technological integration and international cooperation.