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State police: Presidency closes public submissions today

The Presidency closes public submissions today on the National Policing Bill. Nigerians are urged to contribute views on establishing state police in Niger Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-presidency-closes-public-submissions-today/

State police: Presidency closes public submissions today

The Presidency has announced that public submissions on the proposed National Policing Bill will close by 5 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The consultation is aimed at incorporating the experiences and professional expertise of Nigerians into the proposed legislation, addressing concerns over political interference, oversight, police misconduct, and intelligence-sharing between federal and state police services.

Despite the importance of the proposed state police system in bringing policing closer to communities and improving responses to local security challenges, there are legitimate concerns about political interference and abuse of power.

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