Only state police bill transmitted to 36 states, NASS clarifies

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja

The National Assembly has clarified that only the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish State Police Services has so far been transmitted to the Houses of Assembly of the 36 states for consideration and approval.

In a statement on Tuesday, Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, said the only bill transmitted was the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to “provide for the establishment of State Police Services; and for related matters.”

“For the avoidance of doubt, it is only this particular Constitution Alteration Bill that has so far been transmitted to the State Houses of ...