Rivers Assembly Approves State Police Bill in 2026
On September 29, 2026, the Rivers Assembly passed the Sixth Alteration Bill, 2026, aimed at amending the 1999 Constitution to create a legal framework for the establishment of state police, while still retaining the Nigeria Police Force at the federal level. During the assembly's session, Speaker Martin Amaewhule underscored the necessity for a state policing system that includes constitutional safeguards for civilian control, human rights protection, and access to criminal information.
He also advocated for measures to prevent potential abuses of the system. According to a statement from the speaker’s Special Assistant on Media, Martins Wachukwu, the bill was approved unanimously by the assembly members.
With this approval, Rivers becomes the third state to endorse the bill, following Osun and Edo.
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