State Police Constitutional Amendments

The Sokoto State House of Assembly has passed the State Police Bill, joining 27 other states in supporting the constitutional amendment for state police. The bill aims to enhance local law enforcement while maintaining the federal police for broader issues.

The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution, allowing for the establishment of state police. This brings the total to 33 states that have approved the bill, with only three states remaining.

The Bauchi State House of Assembly approved a constitutional amendment to establish a state police, aiming to enhance Nigeria's security framework. The resolution was presented by Deputy Speaker Jamilu Ummaru during a plenary session.