Kano approves creation of state police in Nigeria
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Leadership
Kano State House of Assembly approved the constitutional amendment allowing Nigerian states to create their own police forces. Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini Dala confirmed the vote after the session, as 24 other states had already given their approval, according to Leadership.
Kano State House of Assembly approved the proposed amendments to Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution on 27 October, which would allow states to establish and manage their own police forces, according to Leadership. Lawan Hussaini Dala, the Assembly’s majority leader, confirmed the vote after the plenary session.
He said Kano had approved the text after 24 other states. The amendments under consideration were proposed by the National Assembly and aim to provide state governments with the legal basis to establish local police forces.
Kano’s vote comes after the Ondo State Assembly approved the creation of a state police force on 27 October (Ondo Assembly vote). On 23 October, 24 state assemblies had already approved the constitutional reform paving the way for these police forces.
