The bill stipulates that no state police formation shall commence operations unless it is established by a law enacted by the relevant State House of Assembly and certified as complying with national minimum standards prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly.

The Nigerian Senate is set to consider amendments to the 1999 Constitution for the establishment of state police this week. Learn more about the State Poli

The Senate has scheduled consideration of amendments to the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of state police in the...