The 36 state governors in the country have again thrown their weight behind the immediate establishment of state police, to be constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism and citizens’ rights.
June 19, 2026
—Say there’s need for state police to be constitutionally aligned with federalism, citizens’ rights
—State attorneys-general to review proposed constitutional amendments, frameworks for state police
By Henry Umoru
ABUJA — The 36 state governors in the country have again thrown their weight behind the immediate establishment of state police, to be constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism and citizens’ rights.
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