Nigerian Senate to Consider State Police Bill This Week

The Nigerian Senate is set to consider a bill aimed at establishing state police across Nigeria during the legislative week beginning Tuesday. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele disclosed that the proposal will be transmitted to the 36 state houses of assembly for consideration.

The initiative seeks to decentralize policing in the country, with significant support from stakeholders, including state governors and security personnel. Bamidele noted that the establishment of state police is critical and cannot come at a better time, given the current security challenges.

The proposed constitutional amendment will require the endorsement of at least two-thirds of the 36 state houses of assembly before it can receive presidential assent. The urgency of this matter has been highlighted by various stakeholders across the nation, indicating a broad alignment on the need for decentralized policing.