In a landmark move aimed at addressing Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, the House of Representatives has approved the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police.
The bill was overwhelmingly endorsed by lawmakers during voting on the floor of the House, with 289 members voting in support and only four voting against.
The vote was conducted by a show of hands after the House’s electronic voting system reportedly had technical faults
The approval marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen internal security amid rising concerns over terrorism, banditry, mass kidnappings and other violent crimes across the country..