A bill proposing the establishment of state police has successfully passed the second reading in the House of Representatives.
The legislation, backed by 13 House members, gained the majority’s favor in the Green Chamber, with many legislators contending that worries over political victimization by state governors should be deprioritized in light of the country’s ongoing security concerns.
During Tuesday’s plenary session, as lawmakers engaged in debate on the House floor, Kalu, acting on behalf of Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, encouraged members to prioritize the safety of Nigerians and the country over political ambitions.
Since the Seventh National Assembly, the topic of state police has sparked debate and has consistently failed to progress through the amendment stage.
Concurrently, there is a push from state governments for the authorization of groups like Amotekun and Ebube Agu to wield assault rifles like AK-47s to battle against armed assailants.
Earlier last week, the Federal Government and the governors of the 36 states mulled over the creation of state police as part of measures to address the worsening security challenges across the country.
