Nigerian Senate leaders say the chamber will consider amendments to the 1999 Constitution to enable the creation of state police forces this week. Vanguard reports that the Senate is set to take up the proposal amid rising concerns over terrorism and banditry across the country. The Punch similarly states that the Senate plans to consider a State Police Bill this week and indicates Tuesday as a likely date for the initial consideration.
Both outlets describe the move as part of an effort to decentralize policing by establishing state-level forces through constitutional change. The discussion is framed as a response to increasing security challenges, with legislators seeking legal backing for state police arrangements.
No outlet provides details in the supplied reports on the bill’s specific provisions, voting timelines, or prospects for passage. The reports focus on the Senate’s intention to prioritize the measure and progress it through the constitutional amendment process during the week.
