Tinubu sends state police amendment bill to Senate

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By Henry Umoru

ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police across the federation.

The proposed legislation, which seeks to amend relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution, is aimed at creating the legal framework for state police as part of broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.