Three Nigerian States Approve State Police Bill Initiative
As of now, four out of Nigeria's 36 states have approved the proposed state police bill, which is part of the constitutional amendment process initiated by the transmission of the 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to state Houses of Assembly on September 16. The states that have approved the bill are Edo, Osun, and Oyo, indicating a growing support for devolving policing powers to state governments.
The approval from these states is significant as it supports the constitutional change necessary for states to establish and operate their own police forces. However, for the amendment to progress, a total of 24 states must approve it.
Currently, several other state assemblies are still deliberating on the proposal or have yet to begin their discussions.
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