Bauchi Assembly approves proposed constitutional amendment on State Police

By Rabiu Ishaq Muhammad

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has approved a proposed alteration to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to provide for the establishment of state police services and related matters.

The resolution was presented by the Interim Chairman of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment, Deputy Speaker Jamilu Umaru Dahiru, during plenary presided over by the leadership of the House.

The approval followed the consideration of the proposed constitutional alteration transmitted to the state legislature for consideration and approval in line with constitutional provisions.

Presenting the resolution, Jamilu Umaru Dahiru highlighted the need to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture, noting that the proposed establishment of state police could provide additional support in addressing the growing security challenges confronting the country.

The proposed amendment is aimed at providing a constitutional framework for state governments to establish police services that would complement the existing federal security structure.

The House’s approval reflects its position on the proposed alteration as part of the constitutionally prescribed process for amending the 1999 Constitution.

The resolution was adopted unanimously by members of the Assembly, marking the House’s endorsement of the proposed constitutional amendment on state police.