Bauchi Assembly Approves State Police Constitutional Amendment

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has approved the recommendations for a proposed alteration of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to allow for the establishment of State Police services. This resolution was presented during a plenary session on Wednesday by Deputy Speaker and interim chairman of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment, Jamilu Umaru Dahiru.

The approval followed a thorough consideration of the proposed constitutional amendment, which was transmitted to the state legislature in accordance with the constitutional provisions governing the amendment process. Hon. Dahiru emphasized the necessity of strengthening Nigeria's security architecture, asserting that the establishment of state police could provide essential support in tackling the country's escalating security challenges.

The proposed amendment aims to create a constitutional framework enabling state governments to establish their own police services, complementing the existing federal security structure. The House's approval signifies its stance on the proposed constitutional amendment and is part of the constitutionally mandated process for amending the 1999 Constitution.