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, […]
In a monumental shift for Nigeria’s internal security framework, the House of Representatives has officially passed the highly anticipated State Police Bill. During a decisive plenary session presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, an overwhelming majority of 288 lawmakers voted in favor of the constitutional amendment, while only four voted […]
In a decisive step toward decentralizing Nigeria’s security architecture, Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has formally submitted a 75-page framework for the establishment of state police to the Senate, signaling what he calls an “irreversible” shift in the nation’s policing strategy. The comprehensive document, titled “A Comprehensive Framework for the […]
In a significant move to address the rising insecurity in Nigeria, the Speakers of the 36 State Houses of Assembly have endorsed the creation of state police. This endorsement was made during their meeting in Abuja, where they urged the National Assembly to include the proposal for state police in […]
