The Kaduna State House of Assembly has taken a significant step towards the establishment of state police services, as reported by Punch Newspapers. According to the report dated 23rd October 2026, the Assembly approved a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution, paving the way for the long-discussed state police services. The move is seen as a response to the growing insecurity in the state and calls for more effective policing. This development is expected to be a topic of discussion in federal and state political circles. However, it remains to be seen how this will impact the national security architecture and the role of the Nigeria Police Force.
In a related development, the Assembly also proposed the establishment of ICT centres across the state. This move is aimed at enhancing the state’s digital infrastructure and fostering digital literacy among its citizens. This initiative aligns with the federal government’s Digital Nigeria project, which aims to digitize the economy and improve service delivery. The proposed ICT centres are expected to boost entrepreneurship and job creation in the state.
This development comes at a time when the Nigerian Senate is also considering a bill to establish state police services. If both the Senate and the State Assemblies successfully pass and implement these bills, it could mark a significant shift in Nigeria’s security architecture.
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