Jigawa Assembly Approves State Police Bill for Local Security

The Jigawa State House of Assembly endorsed the State Police Bill during a plenary session on Tuesday, presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon. Haruna Dangyatim at the Assembly Complex in Dutse. This endorsement aligns with the National Assembly's transmission of the Constitution Amendment Bill to all state Houses of Assembly for concurrence, which was required by law.

Dangyatim stated that the Assembly critically examined the bill, determining it to be in the best interest of Jigawa State and Nigeria. He noted that the current centralized policing system has failed to address local security challenges, particularly in rural areas.

The Assembly acted within the 30-day window allowed for concurrence with the amendment and established a special ad hoc committee to engage stakeholders, including traditional rulers and civil society organizations, all of whom supported the establishment of state police. Dangyatim emphasized that the decision was guided by transparency and the interests of the people of Jigawa State.