– The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has promised to expedite action on the passage of a legislation for the creation of state police to deal with Nigeria’s nationwide insecurity.
– The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the National Assembly to commence actions that would lead to the establishment of state police.
– The Coalition of Federalists for Good Governance has called on the National Assembly to back up the proposal with the required constitutional amendment.
– 16 states have submitted reports on the proposed establishment of state police, while 20 states are yet to send in their reports.
– The House of Representatives has passed a bill for the creation of State Police for second reading.
