House of Reps Pass State Police Bill Amid Walkout

On a recent Friday morning, the House of Representatives in Nigeria approved the State Police bill despite a walkout by minority members. This significant legislative move aims to enhance local policing in the country.

Concurrently, President Bola Tinubu has authorized the expansion of the Nigerian Army from its current structure to 12 divisions, a decision likely aimed at strengthening national security. In a related security matter, the Nigerian Army has declared Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu wanted for allegedly selling military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements.

Amutu, who served at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, reportedly absconded from his unit in June, raising concerns about internal security and the potential infiltration of military resources by criminal groups.