The Senate on Wednesday passed constitutional amendment bills seeking to establish state police across Nigeria, marking a major step in a long-debated effort to overhaul the country’s security architecture.
The proposed amendments aim to create a legal framework that would allow state-controlled police forces to operate alongside the existing federal police system. Supporters say the move could strengthen security, improve intelligence gathering, and enable faster responses to local threats.
The development comes amid growing concerns over insecurity across the country, including banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, and communal clashes.
While the Senate’s approval represents a significant breakthrough, the journey is not yet complete. The amendments must still secure the backing of at least two-thirds of the State Houses of Assembly before they can be transmitted to the President for assent.
If the required approvals are obtained, Nigeria could witness one of the most far-reaching changes to its policing structure in decades.
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