Constitution review: Reps vote on state police today

From Ndubuisi Orji , Abuja
The House of Representatives has said it would vote on the alteration of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) today to create a framework for the decentralisation of policing in the country.
Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who disclosed this in Abuja, yesterday, said the House has resolved to prioritise security related bills, including the state police bill, in response to the escalating security crisis in the country.
Kalu explained that there have been extensive consultations on the proposed alteration, noting   that the Inspector General of Police, the executive arm of government and the 36 state governors have already expressed support for the establis...