The Nigerian Senate is set to debate a bill for the establishment of state police this week, led by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. The proposal aims to amend the 1999 Constitution to decentralize policing in response to increasing security challenges across the country.
The Nigerian Senate has initiated the legislative process for establishing state police and amending the constitution. This follows extensive national debate on security frameworks, with the bill requiring approval from two-thirds of state assemblies before presidential assent.
The Nigerian Senate is set to consider a bill to establish state police on Tuesday, aiming to amend the 1999 Constitution. This move, supported by President Bola Tinubu and state governors, seeks to address security challenges across Nigeria.
