The Yobe State House of Assembly has approved the establishment of a state police service as part of its consideration of proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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‎The approval followed deliberations by lawmakers on proposed constitutional amendment bills transmitted by the National Assembly to state Houses of Assembly for consideration and voting.
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‎The resolution was reached on Thursday, according to the proceedings of the House.
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‎The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio, said the bills were forwarded to state legislatures to consider and vote on the proposed alterations in line with constitutional requirements.
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‎Mashio said the House’s position on state police was aimed at providing a constitutional framework that would allow states to establish their own police services alongside the existing Nigeria Police Force.
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‎He said, “The proposed establishment of state police is aimed at providing a constitutional framework that will enable states to maintain their own police services alongside the existing Nigeria Police Force.”
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‎The Speaker added that the proposal was part of ongoing national discussions on security sector reform aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to address emerging security challenges.
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‎“The establishment of state police is a key component of ongoing national discussions on security sector reform aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity to address emerging security challenges,” he said.
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‎The proposed constitutional alterations comprise 26 bills seeking amendments to various provisions of the 1999 Constitution.
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