Ekiti, Anambra, Benue, two others pass State Police Bill

Akwa Ibom Assembly adopts recommendations to establish state police

The approval followed a unanimous vote by the assembly members during the sitting on Wednesday.

Ekiti, Anambra, Benue, two others pass State Police Bill

At the last count, 13 states have already passed the State Police Bill, which is awaiting assent by 24 Houses of Assembly.

State Police: Ekiti, Kebbi endorse bill, tally hits 15

The Ekiti and Kebbi State Houses of Assembly have endorsed the proposed constitutional amendment for state police, bringing the total number of states to 1 Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-ekiti-kebbi-endorse-bill-tally-hits-15/

Ekiti, Anambra, Benue, Imo Pass State Police Bill

Habeeb Ibrahim  The Houses of Assembly in Ekiti, Anambra, Benue and Imo states have passed a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police in Nigeria. The bill seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide a legal framework for states to establish their own police services. In Ekiti State, all 21 lawmakers present at […]

Bayelsa Assembly approves state police amendment, introduces two bills

By Emmanuella Opara | October 22nd 2026 KEY POINTS MAIN STORY The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of state police services, joining the state legislatures considering the National Assembly’s constitutional amendment proposals. The approval followed the transmission of the proposed sixth […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Imo Assembly Backs Constitutional Amendment For State Police

The Imo State House of Assembly has unanimously approved a proposed constitutional amendment to establish State Police Services in Nigeria, supporting efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen security across the country. The resolution was adopted during plenary on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following deliberations on a bill transmitted by the National Assembly to state legislatures […] Imo Assembly Backs Constitutional Amendment For St…