U.S. Lawmaker Backs Nigeria's State Police Amendment

U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore, representing West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, expressed support for the Nigerian Senate's recent approval of a constitutional amendment aimed at establishing state police. This reform is intended to enhance the protection of citizens, especially persecuted Christians in Nigeria.

Moore's remarks followed the Senate's decision to decentralize policing, allowing states to create their own police services alongside the federal police force. He emphasized the importance of this legislation in addressing attacks against Christians in Nigeria and called for public-private partnerships to investigate genocide against them.

The bill requires ratification by at least two-thirds of state houses to take effect. It empowers governors to appoint police commissions, with safeguards to prevent abuse, ensuring that state police cannot be deployed against individuals or groups merely for criticizing the state government.

This legislative move is seen as a significant step towards improving security and governance in Nigeria.