State police bill scales 2nd reading in senate

Sunnewsonline | 12-06-2026 04:08pm |

The Senate has begun deliberations on a constitutional amendment bill aimed at establishing state police in Nigeria. During the second reading, lawmakers emphasized that decentralizing policing could enhance intelligence gathering, improve emergency response capabilities, and address the escalating security challenges facing the nation. The bill is part of ongoing efforts to reform the security architecture in Nigeria to better respond to the needs of various regions.

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