The Senate on Wednesday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria, marking a significant step in ongoing efforts to reform the country’s security architecture.
The bill was approved after lawmakers considered and adopted all 26 clauses during the Committee of the Whole.
The proposed legislation aims to amend relevant provisions of the Constitution to allow states to establish and operate their own police forces alongside the existing federal policing system.
The passage of the bill followed extensive deliberations by senators, who examined the provisions clause by clause before giving their approval.
Supporters of the initiative argue that state police will help tackle insecurity more effectively by enabling local authorities to respond swiftly to security challenges within their jurisdictions.
The bill is part of a broader constitutional amendment process being undertaken by the National Assembly and is expected to proceed to the next legislative stage in accordance with constitutional requirements.
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