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State Police Bill

The Kwara State House of Assembly has approved a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution to provide a legal framework for establishing state police in the country. The approval comes amid ongoing efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow states to establish their own police services alongside the existing Nigeria Police Force.

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The Kwara State House of Assembly has approved a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution to provide a legal framework for establishing state police in the country.

The Kwara State House of Assembly approved a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution to provide a legal framework for establishing state police in the country. At least 24 state Houses of Assembly must approve it. The National Assembly will consider it further.

24 states must approve

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