Kaduna Assembly Approves State Police Bill Under Uba Sani

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has approved a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution to facilitate the establishment of state police services, advancing a reform that Governor Uba Sani has advocated for several years. The lawmakers endorsed the proposal during a plenary session on Thursday, supporting the constitutional amendment sent by the National Assembly for state consideration.

Henry Marah, Chairman of the Assembly’s Committee on Information and representative of Jaba State Constituency, confirmed the decision, stating that the new arrangement would enhance the protection of lives and property, create job opportunities for youth, and provide a stronger legal framework for community-based security initiatives. Marah emphasized that the current policing structure limits state accountability for security failures.

The proposed system aims to improve local responses to banditry and criminal activities, allowing the state to regulate its police service. Funding for this initiative will be prioritized, even at the expense of other projects, as security is deemed essential for daily activities.