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State Police Is Coming

The proposed constitutional amendment to establish a dual policing system in Nigeria has secured approval from 24 State Houses of Assembly. This meets the two-thirds threshold required for constitutional alteration. The amendment can now be returned to the National Assembly for transmission to Mr President for assent.

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The proposed constitutional amendment to establish a dual policing system in Nigeria has secured approval from 24 State Houses of Assembly.

24 state assemblies approved the amendment. meeting the two-thirds threshold required for constitutional alteration. the amendment can now be returned to the National Assembly for transmission to Mr President for assent.

24 state assemblies approved

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