By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
Nigeria’s plan to create state police forces cleared a constitutional hurdle on 3 November, after approval by 28 local assemblies. The reform could bring security forces closer to communities, but it is also raising fears of abuses of power by governors, according to RFI.
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The constitutional reform authorizing state police in Nigeria has been approved by 25 state assemblies.
4 NovState police: six Nigerian assemblies given 15 November deadline
28 OctAbout 30 Nigerian states approve local police
28 OctFour Nigerian assemblies approve state police constitutional billAn ambush on a police convoy in Nigeria’s Zamfara State killed eight security personnel, including five police officers and three community guards. The attackers also took five rifles and may have abducted officers, according to police and local officials cited by Reuters.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Sowetan ·
Nigerian security forces freed eight people abducted in Millennium City and Maraban Rido, Kaduna, between 31 October and 2 November 2026. Commissioner Rabiu Muhammad announced the operation at a press conference, according to Punch.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
Former Nigerian education minister Obiageli Ezekwesili is calling for an independent citizens’ team to take over the cleaning of the voter register after allegations of manipulation within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a memorandum dated 3 November 2026, she said the commission could not investigate the irregularities itself, according to Leadership.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Leadership ·
Atiku Abubakar says protesters are being mobilised to disrupt the African Democratic Congress’s campaign rally in Sokoto. The former vice-president also accuses security services and the state government of trying to stop the party campaigning ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to Daily Trust.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Daily Trust ·
Gunmen target Peter Obi’s convoy in CalabarAn armed attack targeted Peter Obi’s convoy in Calabar, Cross River State, injuring a supporter by gunfire. Nigerian police announced the arrest of a suspect and an investigation to identify the other people responsible, according to state police spokesperson Sunday Eitokpah Akata.
Benin reshuffles its top military commandLieutenant General Abou Issa becomes chief of staff of the Beninese Armed Forces, replacing Lieutenant General Fructueux Gbaguidi. The latter takes charge of the permanent secretariat of the National Defence and Security Council, while several other officers change roles, according to Beninintelligent.The week in Africa
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