State Police: Govs to bear more responsibility as N’Assembly passes bill

Guardian | 12-06-2026 05:08pm |

The National Assembly has passed a bill that will increase the responsibilities of state governors in relation to state police. This legislative development comes just before President Bola Tinubu's joint address to both chambers of the National Assembly. The bill aims to enhance the operational framework of state police forces, thereby enabling governors to have greater oversight and accountability in maintaining law and order within their jurisdictions. Further details regarding the implications of this bill are expected to be addressed in the President's upcoming speech.

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