Gombe Assembly passes State Police bill
The Gombe State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, backing the establishment of State Police. The bill, containing 26 clauses, was transmitted to the House by the National Assembly on October 6, 2026, for concurrence in line with Section 9(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Daily Trust […]
On Thursday, the Gombe State House of Assembly in Nigeria voted in favor of the 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, which advocates for the creation of a State Police Service. The legislation, consisting of 26 clauses, was forwarded by the National Assembly on October 6, 2026, for approval, as stipulated by Section 9(2) of the amended 1999 Constitution.
The bill seeks to establish a separate State Police Service, distinct from the Federal Police Service, to address security concerns. Upon receipt, the House formed an Ad-hoc Committee on Constitution Review, chaired by Deputy Speaker Hon. Sadam Bello Sale, to review the bill. The committee comprised seven members, including Hon.
Sale, Hon. Musa Buaba, Hon. Shuaibu Adamu Haruna, Hon. Golkos Gaius Gaji, Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar, Hon. Muhammad Tahir, Hon. Adamu Sale Pata, and Secretaries Barr. Hauwa Abdullahi and Barr. Babadidi J. Mele.
Upon reporting to the plenary, Deputy Speaker Sale stated that the committee had consulted relevant stakeholders and garnered a two-thirds majority support. The House's Committee of the Whole subsequently passed the bill, aligning with the trend of other state legislatures endorsing state policing as a solution to security challenges. Speaker Abubakar Muhammad Luggerewo commended the lawmakers for their dedication and resilience in endorsing the proposed legal framework for the State Police.
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