Delta Assembly Endorses State Police Constitutional Amendment

On October 21, the Delta State House of Assembly unanimously approved a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution to establish State Police Services in Nigeria. All 23 lawmakers present voted in favor during the plenary session.

This approval signifies Delta State's endorsement of the proposal currently under consideration by State Houses of Assembly as part of a broader constitutional amendment process initiated by the National Assembly. The proposed amendment aims to create a framework allowing states to establish and finance their own police services while maintaining the Nigeria Police Force as the federal policing body.

Speaker Emomotimi Guwor presented a letter from the National Assembly outlining the amendment's objectives. House Leader Emeka Nwaobi emphasized that decentralizing policing would enhance states' ability to protect lives and property, arguing that local knowledge and quicker responses are crucial for addressing security threats.

The proposal received unanimous support from lawmakers, who noted that State Police would improve intelligence gathering and create employment opportunities.