House of Representatives Passes State Police Bill in Nigeria

On the specified date, the House of Representatives in Nigeria passed a bill aimed at establishing state police, a significant move to decentralize law enforcement in the country. The bill, which amends the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, was jointly sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, House Leader Julius Ihonvber, Fatima Talba, Bless Onuh, and Tolani Shagaya.

This legislative action comes in response to persistent issues such as terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping affecting various regions. The newly passed amendment will allow state governments to establish and manage independent police forces, moving policing from the exclusive legislative list to the concurrent legislative list.

This change is intended to enhance local governance and improve security measures across Nigeria. The House of Representatives confirmed that the bill will be forwarded to the Senate for further deliberation.