State Police: What It Means For You
The National Assembly has made progress on establishing state police, a move aimed at improving security in Nigeria.
What happened
The National Assembly has begun collating reports from State Houses of Assembly on the proposed establishment of state police, with at least 30 state legislatures approving the bill.
Who is affected
The proposed state police system is part of wider efforts to decentralise Nigeria’s security architecture, affecting all Nigerians, particularly those in areas with high crime rates.
What happens next
The National Assembly will consider the reports, pass a resolution, and transmit the bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent, with a timeline to conclude by December 2026.
State police is now a constitutional reality in Nigeria
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