36 SPEAKERS BACK STATE POLICE, FINAL TEST BEGINS

The Speakers of the 36 State Houses of Assembly have expressed support for the proposed establishment of state police, paving the way for the final stage of deliberations on the constitutional amendment.

The endorsement marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to restructure Nigeria’s security architecture and strengthen responses to rising security challenges across the country.

According to legislative sources, the proposal will now undergo final consideration at the state assembly level, where lawmakers are expected to debate and vote on the constitutional changes.

Supporters argue that creating state police will improve community policing, strengthen intelligence gathering, and enable faster responses to local security threats.

They also maintain that decentralising policing powers will allow state governments to better address security issues unique to their jurisdictions.

However, critics continue to express concerns over possible political interference, abuse of power, and the need for strong legal safeguards to ensure accountability.

Constitutional experts have called for clear operational guidelines defining the relationship between federal and state police structures to prevent jurisdictional conflicts.

Political analysts say the outcome of the final legislative process could reshape Nigeria’s security framework and influence future governance reforms.

Stakeholders across the country are closely monitoring the proceedings, describing the proposal as one of the most significant constitutional reforms in recent years.

If approved, the amendment is expected to mark a major shift in the country’s approach to policing and internal security.