Ekiti and Kebbi State Houses of Assembly have both endorsed the proposed constitutional amendment that would establish state police forces, raising the number of states in favour to 15.
The amendment, which seeks to give each state the power to form its own police service, has been a subject of debate in Nigeria’s legislature. With the latest endorsements, the bill now enjoys the backing of a majority of the states.
Both Ekiti and Kebbi lawmakers cited the need for more localized policing and improved security as key reasons for their support. The amendment would allow states to tailor police operations to their specific security challenges.
While the exact details of the amendment remain to be finalised, the growing support suggests a strong push towards decentralising policing in Nigeria.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
