Oyo State Police Bill Approval

The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved a constitutional amendment bill to establish State Police Services, following a clause-by-clause review. This decision aligns Oyo with other states like Rivers and Osun in reforming Nigeria's policing structure.

The Oyo State House of Assembly passed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, establishing a framework for State Police Services. Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin emphasized the need for a comprehensive State Police Law.

The Oyo State House of Assembly passed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, establishing a framework for State Police Services. The bill aims to restructure Nigeria's policing system, allowing states to create their own police service