File: A Nigerian Policeman

As the proposed State Police Bill awaits ratification by at least 24 state Houses of Assembly, the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has highlighted 10 key provisions that could reshape policing in Nigeria if the legislation eventually becomes law.

PUNCH Online reports that the bill, which is still subject to further constitutional processes, is aimed at decentralising policing to tackle insecurity more effectively.

Here are 10 major highlights of the proposed legislation:

1. Nigeria Police Force becomes Nigeria Police Service