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Enugu Assembly approves creation of state police
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Enugu Assembly approves creation of state police

The Enugu State House of Assembly has approved a resolution supporting the creation of a state police force, aiming to improve internal security. The resolution was passed during a plenary session, with Speaker Uche Ugwu highlighting the support for the bill, which seeks to amend the Nigerian constitution to allow for state-level policing. This move aligns with broader national efforts led by President Bola Tinubu to address rising insecurity through decentralized policing. While the House of Representatives and the Senate have already passed similar legislation, the bill requires approval from at least 24 of Nigeria's 36 states and presidential endorsement to become law. Currently, four other states, Edo, Oyo, Osun, and Rivers, have also approved the constitutional amendment, and Enugu's recent decision brings the total to five.

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The Punch logoThe PunchIndependentCenter1 hr. ago
JUST IN: Kwara Assembly approves state police bill

The Kwara State House of Assembly in Nigeria has approved a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution aimed at creating a legal framework for establishing state police forces. This follows similar actions by other states, such as Delta, which have also endorsed the idea. The amendment seeks to allow states to set up their own police services alongside the national Nigeria Police Force. Proponents argue that this could enhance local security by enabling quicker responses to issues like kidnapping and banditry. However, the approval is just one step in a broader constitutional amendment process, requiring support from at least 24 of the 36 states before it can move forward. The Kwara Assembly has now directed its clerk to inform the National Assembly of their decision.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the event factually, quoting multiple stakeholders and providing background on the constitutional amendment process. It includes perspectives from both supporters of the proposal and mentions the procedural steps required for the amendment to take effect. There is no overtly sl讫

Premium Times Nigeria logoPremium Times NigeriaIndependentCenter3 hr. ago
Enugu Assembly approves creation of state police

The Enugu State House of Assembly has approved a resolution supporting the creation of a state police force, aiming to improve internal security. The resolution was passed during a plenary session, with Speaker Uche Ugwu highlighting the support for the bill, which seeks to amend the Nigerian constitution to allow for state-level policing. This move aligns with broader national efforts led by President Bola Tinubu to address rising insecurity through decentralized policing. While the House of Representatives and the Senate have already passed similar legislation, the bill requires approval from at least 24 of Nigeria's 36 states and presidential endorsement to become law. Currently, four other states, Edo, Oyo, Osun, and Rivers, have also approved the constitutional amendment, and Enugu's recent decision brings the total to five.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the legislative action in Enugu State regarding the creation of a state police force in a balanced manner. It includes quotes from both the state assembly speaker and mentions opposing viewpoints about potential abuses of power by state governors. The report does not exhibit a倾向

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