Gov Alia commends House of Reps over passage of State Police Bill

Governor Hyacinth Alia has praised the House of Representatives for passing a bill to pave the way for the creation of state police.
He said the passage of the bill is a bold and commendable step towards strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture.
Governor Alia stated this on Friday during his broadcast to the people of Benue State on the 2026 Democracy Day.
He said the bill recognises the need for a more localised and responsive policing system capable of addressing the peculiar security challenges facing different states and communities across the country.
According to him, “The lawmakers deserve appreciation for demonstrating courage, foresight, and commitment to the protect...