The debate over Nigeria’s proposed State Police has intensified following the Senate’s approval of the constitutional amendment bill. PDP chieftain Segun Sowunmi praised President Bola Tinubu for pushing the reform, dismissing fears of abuse as “annoying” and insisting governors can no longer blame insecurity on lack of control over policing. […]
Nigeria’s Senate has passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police Services, marking one of the biggest security reforms since the return to democracy. The proposed legislation introduces a dual policing system, allowing states to operate their own police services alongside the Federal Police. Under the bill, […]
Lagos State has declared its readiness for the establishment of State Police, with the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) positioned to seamlessly transition into a state security apparatus once the legal framework is enacted. LNSA: Built for the Transition Prince Dr. Ifalade Oyekan, FISN, General Manager of the LNSA, made […]
