Several Northern States Enact State Police Bill, Others Delay Implementation

According to Vanguard News, several Northern states, including Benue, Kebbi, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba, Zamfara, and Yobe, have passed the state police bill into law. The legislation, initially proposed at the National Assembly, aims to grant states the authority to establish their police forces for security maintenance. However, Borno, Katsina, Bauchi, Adamawa, Kano, and Jigawa are still in the process of brainstorming on the bill. The report underscores the ongoing efforts to enhance security in various Nigerian states, particularly in the Northern region.

Vanguard News, 22nd October, 2026