Bauchi Assembly Approves State Police Constitutional Amendment

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has approved recommendations for a constitutional amendment to the 1999 Constitution, allowing for the establishment of a state police. This resolution was presented during a plenary session on Wednesday by the Deputy Speaker and interim Chairman of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment, Jamilu Ummaru.

He emphasized the necessity of strengthening Nigeria's security architecture, stating that the establishment of state police would provide additional support in addressing the country's escalating security challenges. The proposed amendment aims to create a constitutional framework enabling state governments to establish their own police services, complementing the existing federal security structure.

Ummaru noted that the House's approval reflects its stance on the proposed amendment and is part of the constitutionally prescribed process for amending the 1999 Constitution. This approval followed the consideration of the proposed amendment transmitted to the state legislature for deliberation and approval.