Nigeria: Jigawa Assembly Passes State Police Bill

Nigeria: Jigawa Assembly Passes State Police Bill

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed the bill seeking the establishment of state police after weeks of legislative scrutiny, with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, expressing optimism that the initiative will strengthen internal security across the country.

2027: State police not meant to witch-hunt opposition – Jigawa Speaker

‎The Jigawa State House of Assembly has assured that the proposed establishment of state police is not intended to witch-hunt any of the opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. ‎ ‎The Speaker of the House, Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, gave the assurance on Wednesday while explaining the Assembly's recent approval of the constitutional amendment […] 2027: State police not meant to witch-hunt opposition – Jigawa Speaker

Jigawa assembly endorses state police bill

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has endorsed the State Police Bill, saying the time has come for states to take charge of their security. 2The endorsement was made on Tuesday during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Haruna Dangyatim, at the Assembly Complex in Dutse. The National Assembly had on Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-assembly-endorses-state-police-bill/

Jigawa Assembly backs proposed establishment of state police - Lagos Television

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has endorsed the proposed establishment of state police, describing the initiative as a necessary step towards addressing security challenges and creating employment opportunities for indigenes. The lawmakers said the proposed arrangement could strengthen security operations by enabling state-level authorities to respond more effectively to local threats and emerging security...

Jigawa Assembly approves state police bill - NewsTmes.com.ng

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed a bill seeking to establish state police following weeks of legislative review. The Speaker, Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, expressed hope that the proposed security system would help Nigeria tackle its growing security challenges. The bill was approved unanimously by lawmakers during a plenary session presided over by the …

Jigawa Assembly Backs State Police, Says It Won’t Target Opposition

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has approved a constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police in Nigeria, assuring that the proposed security outfit will not be used to witch-hunt opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.