Taraba Assembly Approves Bill for State Police Establishment

The Taraba State House of Assembly unanimously approved a bill on October 20, 2026, to establish state police in Nigeria, aimed at strengthening security and improving crime prevention across the state. The bill was presented to Speaker John Kizito Bonzena by Majority Leader Jethro Yakubu Zikengyu.

Bonzena stated that the proposed state police system would help curb criminal activities, create employment opportunities, and enhance collaboration among security agencies in Taraba State. The initiative is part of ongoing legislative efforts to reform Nigeria's policing system, following the passage of similar legislation by the Senate on June 24, 2026, and the House of Representatives on July 23, 2026.

The Clerk of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Salmuna Amos Sani, will communicate the decision to the National Assembly for further legislative action, allowing the state legislature's position on the bill to be considered in the ongoing process.