News October 22, 2026 8:57 pm
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.
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.
The resolution was reached on Thursday, according to the proceedings of the House.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
“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.
The proposed constitutional alterations comprise 26 bills seeking amendments to various provisions of the 1999 Constitution.
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