{
  "id": 16938278,
  "title": "Bauchi Assembly approves constitutional amendment for state police",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/bauchi-assembly-approves-constitutional-amendment-for-state-police",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:35:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/28/bauchi-assembly-approves-state-police-proposal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bauchi State House of Assembly has given its approval to a constitutional amendment that would enable the establishment of state police. This decision was made during a plenary session on Wednesday by the Deputy Speaker and interim chairman of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment, Jamilu Umaru Dahiru. Dahiru highlighted that the proposal aims to bolster the country's security system and tackle increasing insecurity. He explained that the creation of state police would allow state governments to establish their own police services to complement the existing federal security structure. Dahiru emphasized that this move could provide added support for ongoing efforts to address security challenges nationwide. The approval came after the assembly reviewed recommendations on the proposed amendment, following the necessary procedure for amending the 1999 Constitution. This resolution is just one step in the process required for the amendment to proceed through the constitutional stages.",
  "summary": "The Bauchi State House of Assembly has approved a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the establishment of state police. The resolution was presented by the Deputy Speaker, Jamilu Umaru Dahiru, during plenary on Wednesday. Dahiru, who is the interim chairman of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment, said the […] Bauchi Assembly approves constitutional…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}