Benue Assembly Approves State Police Bill for Enhanced Security
On October 20, 2026, the Benue State House of Assembly passed H.B. 4, a constitutional amendment bill aimed at establishing State Police Services across Nigeria. The session was presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Alfred Emberga.
During the plenary, the Majority Leader, Hon. Peter Bemdoo Ipusu, led the debate, emphasizing that the proposed amendment would create State Police Services alongside the Federal Police Service. This initiative is intended to enhance intelligence gathering, ensure quicker responses to security threats, and promote community policing.
Hon. Ipusu highlighted that the reform would help tackle issues such as kidnapping, banditry, and farmer-herder conflicts while alleviating the operational burden on the Nigeria Police Force. The constitutional amendment requires the approval of at least 24 out of the 36 State Houses of Assembly before it can proceed for presidential assent.
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