State police: Rivers Assembly joins Osun, Edo in backing bill
The Rivers State House of Assembly has voted unanimously to back the bill for the creation of state police, joining Osun and Edo in supporting the move. Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-rivers-assembly-joins-osun-edo-in-backing-bill/
The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed the bill for the creation of state police in Nigeria, aligning its support with those of Osun and Edo states. The bill, forwarded by the National Assembly on September 16, 2026, aims to establish a decentralised policing system that brings services closer to citizens. Section 9 of the Nigerian Constitution requires at least 24 of the 36 state Houses of Assembly to back the amendment for it to be sent to the President for assent.
The Assembly unanimously approved the proposed alteration of the 1999 Constitution during a plenary session on Monday, emphasizing President Bola Tinubu's commitment to ensuring citizens' safety and property protection.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- State police: Rivers Assembly joins Osun, Edo in backing bill punchng.com
- Rivers Assembly okays constitutional amendment for state police ripplesnigeria.com
