We will safeguard state police from being abused by governors — Senate

…Senate Passes State Police Bill

…As lawmakers approve constitutional amendment to establish Federal and State Police Services nationwide

By Henry Umoru

ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday said the proposed state police system would be protected from abuse by governors through stringent constitutional safeguards, federal oversight mechanisms and judicial review provisions, as lawmakers passed the constitutional amendment bill establishing state police services across the country.

The bill, which seeks to replace the current Nigeria Police Force structure with the Federal Police Service and State Police Services, is designed to move Nigeria from a unitary policing system to a federal policing model aimed at strengthening internal security and addressing local security challenges.