Nigerian Senate Passes State Police Bill, Sanwo-Olu Calls it Historic

The Nigerian Senate has passed the State Police Bill, which aims to empower governors to appoint police commissioners and give directives, while also increasing the police trust fund allocation to 1%. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed the passage as historic.

24 Jun, 16:30 — 25 Jun, 08:35

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The establishment of state police in Nigeria is a significant reform aimed at addressing persistent insecurity and calls for decentralized law enforcement. This move could fundamentally alter the country's security architecture, potentially improving local response times but also raising concerns about potential abuse of power by state governors.

Key entitiesNigerian Senate State Assemblies Governors Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF)

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The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish state police.
The bill proposes a dual policing structure with federal and state police operating concurrently.
The bill now requires approval from state assemblies.

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The State Police Bill empowers governors to appoint police commissioners and give directives.

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The State Police Bill includes safeguards against abuse.

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The Senate passed a bill to increase the Nigeria Police Trust Fund allocation to 1%.

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The Senate also passed a bill to increase the statutory allocation to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund from 0.5% to 1% of federal revenue.

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The coverage is largely neutral and factual, focusing on the legislative process and the structural changes proposed by the bill, without significant political leanings.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual8d ago

JUST IN: Senate passes state police bill, empowers governors to appoint police commissioners, give directives

The legislation seeks to establish a state policing structure that would operate concurrently with the existing federal police system. The post JUST IN: Senate passes state police bill, empowers governors to appoint police commissioners, give directives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Abdulqudus Ogundapo

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punch-ngMostly Factual7d ago

State police bill lands in state assemblies

Nigeria’s State Police Bill moves to state assemblies for approval after Senate passage. Learn about the dual policing structure and safeguards against abu Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-bill-lands-in-state-assemblies/

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Senate’s passage of state police bill historic, says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police. The post Senate’s passage of state police bill historic, says Sanwo-Olu appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: Premium Times · 24 Jun, 16:30|Full coverage: 3 · 16h|Window: 16h

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JUST IN: Senate passes state police bill, empowers governors to appoint police commissioners, give directives

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State police bill lands in state assemblies

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Senate’s passage of state police bill historic, says Sanwo-Olu

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Senate PassageJune 24 afternoon

The Nigerian Senate officially passed the State Police Bill.

Bill Moves to StatesJune 25 morning

The passed bill is now set to be sent to state assemblies for their approval.

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Nigerian Senate Passes State Police Bill, Sanwo-Olu Calls it Historic

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JUST IN: Senate passes state police bill, empowers governors to appoint police commissioners, give directives

State police bill lands in state assemblies

Senate’s passage of state police bill historic, says Sanwo-Olu

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JUST IN: Senate passes state police bill, empowers governors to appoint police commissioners, give directives

State police bill lands in state assemblies

Senate’s passage of state police bill historic, says Sanwo-Olu

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