Rivers Assembly Endorses Bill for Establishment of State Police

In a significant move towards strengthening security, the Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed a bill that seeks to provide a constitutional framework for the establishment of State Police Services (Punch Newspapers). According to reports, the bill is aimed at addressing the inadequacies of the current federal police structure and providing a more efficient and effective security system at the state level. This move comes as part of the ongoing discussions and debates about the need for state police in Nigeria, a topic that has been hotly contested in recent years. The bill’s endorsement by the Rivers Assembly is a significant step forward in this debate. However, it remains to be seen how other states will respond to this development.