State Police
4 LAS News stories tagged “State Police”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
President Tinubu’s administration urges private sector to draft funding and implementation plan for Nigeria’s state police
President Bola Tinubu’s team has asked the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, chambers of commerce and business bodies to produce detailed proposals on financing, managing and partnering on the proposed state police, highlighting the link between security and economic growth.
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LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 06:15 WAT · 2 sources
Ekiti and Benue Assemblies Approve State Police Bills Amid Push for Decentralised Policing
The Ekiti and Benue State Houses of Assembly have each passed legislation to amend the constitution for the creation of state police services, sending their proposals to the National Assembly as part of a broader effort to address Nigeria’s security challenges.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 18:45 WAT · 3 sources
Kano and Ogun State Assemblies Advance Key Legislative Initiatives
The Kano State House of Assembly approved four bills to establish health colleges, while the Ogun State House of Assembly passed a resolution backing a constitutional amendment to create state police services, reflecting parallel efforts to improve health education and security.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 03:16 WAT · 5 sources
Five Nigerian state assemblies endorse constitutional amendment for state police
On 20 October 2026, the legislatures of Taraba, Kwara, Delta, Plateau and Enugu voted to approve a constitutional amendment that would permit the creation of state police forces, moving the reform closer to national implementation.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 5 sources