Jigawa Assembly Passes State Police Bill

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed the bill seeking the establishment of state police after weeks of legislative scrutiny, with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, expressing optimism that the initiative will strengthen internal security across the country.

The bill was passed during a plenary session presided over by Dangyatin after members of the House unanimously approved it.
Speaking to journalists after the passage, the Speaker explained that the delay in passing the bill was due to the need for thorough legislative scrutiny to ensure that all relevant issues were carefully examined before the Assembly reached a decision.
He said the House received the bi...