Plateau Assembly Passes State Police Bill for Local Security

The Plateau Assembly adopted the State Police Bill during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel. The decision followed the presentation of a committee report by Prof. Theodore Bala Maiyaki, who represents Qua’an-Pan South Constituency.

Maiyaki stated that the proposed constitutional amendment is necessary due to the security challenges in Nigeria, the manpower shortage in the Nigeria Police Force, and the need for enhanced local policing. The proposed Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, was transmitted to the 36 state Houses of Assembly on September 16, 2026, by Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana.

The bill aims to create a constitutional framework for Federal and State Police Services, ensuring human rights safeguards, operational standards, accountability, and coordination. The committee deemed the amendment timely to strengthen security arrangements and improve community responses to threats.

The proposal requires approval from at least 24 state Houses of Assembly to advance in the constitutional amendment process.