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According to the Senate, the states yet to transmit their resolutions on the proposal are Kano, Oyo, Cross River, Abia, Niger, and Benue.

The Senate on Wednesday fixed 15 November as the deadline for state Houses of Assembly to transmit their resolutions on the proposed creation of state police to the National Assembly.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the deadline during plenary after senators endorsed the decision through a voice vote.

According to the Senate, the states yet to transmit their resolutions on the proposal are Kano, Oyo, Cross River, Abia, Niger and Benue. However, records show five states have passed the proposal in their respective states, except Niger State.

The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, read out the names of the 30 states that have approved the proposal so far and transmitted their resolutions to the National Assembly.

The states are Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara.

Mr Bamidele urged the remaining states to transmit their resolutions before the deadline, describing the development as a positive step for Nigeria’s democracy, the government and Nigerians.

Source: Premium Times Newspaper

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/922721-state-police-senate-sets-deadline-for-state-assemblies-to-transmit-resolutions.html

State Police: 34 States Endorse Bill, Katsina, Borno Say Work Ongoing

No fewer than 34 states had passed the State Police Bill as of yesterday, following the approval by four additional State Houses of Assembly in Lagos, Bauchi, Niger and Sokoto of the proposed alteration to the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of state police services.

The approvals bring the number of state assemblies that have endorsed the bill to 34, exceeding the constitutional requirement of 24 states, or two-thirds of the 36 state assemblies, needed for a constitutional alteration.

However, the two remaining states, Katsina and Borno, said work on the bill was still ongoing.

The states that have passed the bill are Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara, Bauchi and Niger.

Katsina State Police Bill Set for Third Reading, Says Assembly PRO

The Katsina State House of Assembly is preparing to advance the proposed State Police Bill to its third reading after it passed the first and second readings and was referred to a special committee for scrutiny.

The Assembly’s Public Relations Officer, Aminu Magaji, disclosed that the bill, which was recently passed by the National Assembly and transmitted to state Houses of Assembly, had been formally presented before the Katsina legislature.

Magaji said the bill had passed the first and second readings, while a special committee headed by the House Leader had been constituted to examine its provisions.

“On the issue of the State Police Bill, it has been brought to the House and has gone through the first and second readings. A special committee was formed under the House Leader, and its members are working on it,” he said.

He added that the House was currently on recess and that the Speaker was out of town.

The referral to the special committee marks another step in the legislative process towards establishing a legal framework for the creation and operation of state police in Katsina State.

The committee is expected to scrutinise the bill and submit its findings and recommendations to the House for further consideration. These would guide subsequent deliberations by lawmakers.

The Assembly has indicated its intention to give the bill the necessary legislative attention, although the timing of its third reading and eventual passage remains subject to the House’s proceedings.

The proposed state police framework is part of broader efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen security responses to threats, including banditry and other criminal activities affecting communities across Katsina State.

Borno Assembly’s State Police Bill at Reading Stage, Says Clerk

The Clerk of the Borno State House of Assembly, Shettima Garba, has said that the State Police Bill is currently at the reading stage before the Assembly.

He explained that the bill was still undergoing legislative processes and had not been passed.

“The bill is still at the reading stage. It has not been passed. Members are still deliberating on it and will subject it to all necessary legislative scrutiny, including a public hearing where necessary,” the clerk said.

Source: LEADERSHIP Newspaper

https://leadership.ng/state-police-34-states-endorse-bill-katsina-borno-say-work-ongoing/

Bauchi state legislature passed.state police bill

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has officially approved the recommendations on the proposed amendment of the 1999 Constitution to allow for the establishment of state police.

Key Details of the Passage

• Date of Approval: Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
• The Presenter: The resolution was presented during a plenary session by Jamilu Umaru Dahiru, the Deputy Speaker and interim Chairman of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment.
• Legislative Objective: Dahiru noted that the constitutional alteration intends to reinforce Nigeria’s security framework by creating local law enforcement to complement existing federal security structures.

Source: PUNCH Newspaper

https://punchng.com/state-police-bauchi-assembly-approves-constitutional-amendment/

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Spits

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After Peter Obi crushing defeat by 17th January, 2027 the next line of action for them will be BIAFRA or DEATH.

Source:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU_5qISnmXU?si=nUOIyOMKkunH0il0

Sokoto state legislature passed.state police bill

The Sokoto State House of Assembly has unanimously passed the State Police Bill, joining other state legislatures across Nigeria in approving the constitutional amendment to decentralize the nation's policing system.

Overview of the Passage

• Date of Passage: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
• Presiding Officer: Speaker Tukur Bala Bodinga
• Context: The unanimous vote in Sokoto follows a wave of approvals from state houses of assembly nationwide, pushing the total number of endorsing states past the mandatory two-thirds majority required for constitutional alterations.

Broader National Status

• Constitutional Threshold: With 25 or more state assemblies having now endorsed the Sixth Alteration Bill, the requirement of at least 24 out of 36 state legislatures has been met.
• Next Steps: The passed resolutions from state assemblies are transmitted back to the National Assembly for final collation and onward transmission to President Bola Tinubu for assent.
• Objective: The legislation creates a legal framework for individual states to establish and operate state police forces alongside the existing Nigeria Police Force to tackle localized security issues such as banditry and kidnapping.

Source: PUNCH Newspaper
https://punchng.com/sokoto-assembly-passes-state-police-bill/

State Police Creation Bill approval roll call as at date:

33 States, representing 92% of the Federation, endorsed State Police creation bill as at date, namely:

All the 6 South Western States: 6/6

1. Lagos
2. Ogun
3. Osun
4. Oyo
5. Ondo
6. Ekiiti

All the 6 South South States: 6/6

7. Edo
8. Delta
9. Rivers
10. Cross Rivers
11. Akwa Ibom
12. Bayelsa

All the 5 South Eastern States: 5/5

13. Anambra
14. Enugu
15. Imo
16. Abia
17. Ebonyi

North Central States: 5/6

18. Kwara
19. Kogi
20.Benue
21. Plateau
22.Nasarawa

North Eastern States: 5/6

23. Adamawa
24. Taraba
25. Bornu
26. Yobe
27. Gombe

North Western States: 6/7

28. Kaduna
29. Kano
30. Kebbi
31. Jigawa
32. Zamfara
33. Sokoto

3 States are yet to endorse State Police creation bill as at date:

Niger (North Central)
Bauchi (North East)
Katsina.(North West)

Sources:

Source: PUNCH Newspaper
https://punchng.com/ondo-assembly-passes-state-police-bill/

Source: The Guardian Newspaper
https://guardian.ng/news/ondo-assembly-passes-state-police-bill-transmits-resolution-to-nass/

Source: The Nation Newspaper
https://thenationonlineng.net/borno-assembly-approves-state-police-bill-for-transmission-to-national-assembly/

Source: Vanguard Newspaper
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/lagos-assembly-okays-establishment-of-state-police/amp/

Source: Vanguard Newspaper
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/kogi-assembly-approves-state-police/

Source: Vanguard Newspaper
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ebonyi-assembly-passes-state-police-bill/

Source: The Nation Newspaper
https://thenationonlineng.net/ebonyi-assembly-passes-state-police-bill/

Source: Leadership Newspaper
https://leadership.ng/just-in-kano-assembly-approves-state-police/

Source: Daily Post Nigeria Newspaper
https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/27/breaking-jigawa-assembly-approves-constitutional-amendment-for-state-police/

State Police Creation Bill approval roll call as at date:

32 States, representing 89% of the Federation, have approved State Police creation bill as at date, namely:

All the 6 South Western States: 6/6

1. Lagos
2. Ogun
3. Osun
4. Oyo
5. Ondo
6. Ekiiti

All the 6 South South States: 6/6

7. Edo
8. Delta
9. Rivers
10. Cross Rivers
11. Akwa Ibom
12. Bayelsa

All the 5 South Eastern States: 5/5

13. Anambra
14. Enugu
15. Imo
16. Abia
17. Ebonyi

North Central States: 5/6

18. Kwara
19. Kogi
20.Benue
21. Plateau
22.Nasarawa

North Eastern States: 5/6

23. Adamawa
24. Taraba
25. Bornu
26. Yobe
27. Gombe

North Western States: 5/7

28. Kaduna
29. Kano
30. Kebbi
31. Jigawa
32. Zamfara

4 States are yet to endorse State Police creation bill as at date:

Niger (North Central)
Bauchi (North East)
Katsina.(North West)
Sokoto (North West)

Jigawa state legislature passed.state police

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has officially approved the proposed constitutional amendment seeking the establishment of state police in Nigeria.
The approval was formally announced by the Speaker of the House, Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, during a plenary session on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Key developments surrounding this update include:
• Clearing the Holdouts: Jigawa was previously listed among 11 states that had not yet formally passed resolutions on the decentralized security bill. With today's vote, the state has moved forward from its previous committee review stage to give full legislative endorsement.
• National Threshold Exceeded: The overarching state police constitutional alteration bill had already crossed the mandatory two-thirds threshold (24 out of 36 states) on October 23, 2026. Endorsements on Monday from states like Ondo, followed by Jigawa today, continue to expand the absolute majority of states backing the decentralization of policing.
• Next Steps for the Bill: Now that the legislative approval phase across individual state assemblies is wrapping up, the National Assembly will collate the formal resolutions. The remaining procedural steps before it becomes law include formal certification by the Clerk to the National Assembly, transmission to the executive, and final presidential assent by President Bola Tinubu.

Source: Daily Post Nigeria Newspaper

https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/27/breaking-jigawa-assembly-approves-constitutional-amendment-for-state-police/

Kano state legislature passed.state police

The Kano State House of Assembly has officially approved the constitutional amendment bill to establish state police.
The Majority Leader of the Assembly, Lawan Hussaini Dala, confirmed the approval during a plenary session, following weeks of legislative review after the bill was received in early October 2026.

Overview of Kano's Action

• Approval Date: Late October 2026
• Announced By: Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini Dala
• Context: The approval aligns Kano with the nationwide constitutional review process initiated by the National Assembly to decentralize policing and tackle local security challenges.
• Related Legislation: The Kano Assembly has also advanced bills to establish state-owned security corps and an electricity generation agency.

Source: Leadership Newspaper

https://leadership.ng/just-in-kano-assembly-approves-state-police/

Ebonyi state legislature passed.state police

The Ebonyi State House of Assembly passed the State Police Bill on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, making it one of the state legislatures to vote in favor of the constitutional amendment.

Key Details of the Passage

• Date of Passage: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
• Location: Assembly Complex, Nkaliki Road, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
• Vote Outcome: Unanimous endorsement with all 24 members of the Assembly voting in favor during plenary
• Presiding Officer: Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Moses Ije Odunwa
• Next Steps: The Speaker directed the Clerk of the House, Mrs. Uche Edene, to transmit a formal memo communicating the resolution to the National Assembly for concurrence.

Source: Vanguard Newspaper

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ebonyi-assembly-passes-state-police-bill/

Source: The Nation Newspaper

https://thenationonlineng.net/ebonyi-assembly-passes-state-police-bill/

Kogi state legislature passed.state police

The Kogi State House of Assembly unanimously passed a Constitution Alteration Bill approving the establishment of state police in Nigeria.
The legislative action took place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, during plenary deliberations in Lokoja.

Key Details of the Passage

• Leadership and Sponsors: The bill was presented by Speaker Aliyu Umar Yusuf and featured a lead debate by House Leader Dr. Suleiman Abdulrazak.
• Legislative Process: The bill scaled through its second reading followed by a clause-by-clause consideration at the Committee of the Whole.
• Next Steps: Following the unanimous vote, the Assembly directed the Clerk of the House to formally communicate the resolution and decision to the National Assembly as part of the nationwide constitutional amendment process.

Source: Vanguard Newspaper

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/kogi-assembly-approves-state-police/

Lagos Assembly okays establishment of state police

The Lagos State House of Assembly has unanimously backed the creation of state police, passing a resolution during plenary to support the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Act, 2026 transmitted by the National Assembly.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has unanimously supported the proposed establishment of state police following its consideration of the constitutional amendment bill transmitted by the National Assembly.

The support was declared by the Speaker of the House, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, during plenary on Tuesday after the lawmakers reconvened to consider the proposed amendment.

The bill, titled *Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Act, 2026*, seeks to provide for the establishment of the State Police Service and related matters.

Speaking after reading the relevant sections of the proposed amendment, Obasa said the establishment of state police had remained a recurring issue from the fifth to the 10th Assembly, with successive legislatures deliberating on ways to strengthen security and protect lives and property.

He described the development as a step forward but expressed concern that some issues previously raised by state legislatures, particularly those concerning control and the relationship between federal and state police structures, had not been adequately addressed.

Obasa said he was pleased that the proposal had received attention, expressing hope that further developments in the amendment process would give states greater control over their policing arrangements.

He commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to democracy and democratic institutions, as well as the National Assembly, particularly the Senate and the House of Representatives, for their contributions to the constitutional amendment process.

The Speaker also commended state Houses of Assembly for supporting the proposal, noting that nearly 25 states had expressed support for the constitutional alteration.

However, he stressed the need for clear constitutional provisions defining the functions and responsibilities of state police, warning that disparities in the proposed arrangements could create an imbalance between the federal and state governments.

Obasa thanked his colleagues for supporting the proposal and urged continued cooperation between the state legislature and the National Assembly to ensure that the remaining issues were resolved.

Source: Vanguard Newspaper

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/lagos-assembly-okays-establishment-of-state-police/amp/

Borno state legislature passed.state police

The Borno State House of Assembly has officially approved the proposed alteration of the 1999 Constitution to establish a State Police Service.
The state legislature passed the resolution during a plenary session presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Engineer Abdullahi Musa Askira. This move clears the way for Borno State to transmit its formal resolution back to the National Assembly.

Key Details of the Development

• The Transition: Prior to this passage, Borno was among the remaining states still reviewing the constitutional amendment bill. Alongside Ondo State, Borno’s legislative approval pushed the national momentum forward.
• The Legislative Process: Because establishing state police requires an amendment to the 1999 Constitution, at least two-thirds (24 out of 36) of Nigeria's state houses of assembly must pass the bill before it can return to the National Assembly for final passage and presidential assent.
• National Standing: With Borno and Ondo passing the bill, more than the constitutionally required 24 states have now endorsed the creation of a two-tier policing framework—comprising both Federal and State Police Services.
The National Assembly is currently receiving and collating the formal resolutions from the state legislatures to finalize the enactment of the law.

Source: The Nation Newspaper

https://thenationonlineng.net/borno-assembly-approves-state-police-bill-for-transmission-to-national-assembly/

Ondo state legislature passed.state police

The Ondo State House of Assembly passed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026 to establish state police services on October 26, 2026.

Key Details

• Passage Date: October 26, 2026, during a plenary session in Akure.
• Motion Movers: The motion was moved by the Majority Leader, Olatunji Oshati, and seconded by Allen Oluwatoyin (representing Ese-Odo State Constituency).
• Leadership: The session was overseen by the Speaker of the Assembly, Olamide Oladiji.
• Next Steps: The resolution has been transmitted to the National Assembly for further legislative action as part of the nationwide constitutional amendment process.

Source: PUNCH Newspaper
https://punchng.com/ondo-assembly-passes-state-police-bill/

Source: Vanguard Newspaper
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ondo-%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0state-assembly-passes-bi/on

Source: The Guardian Newspaper
https://guardian.ng/news/ondo-assembly-passes-state-police-bill-transmits-resolution-to-nass/

Gombe Assembly passes State Police bill:

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Gombe State House of Assembly unanimously passed the 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, officially endorsing the establishment of state police.

Key Details and National Impact

• Legislative Action: Transmitted on October 6, 2026, the 26-clause bill was presented by Deputy Speaker Hon. Sadam Bello Sale and adopted by a two-thirds majority. Speaker Muhammad Abubakar Luggerewo noted the framework creates a decentralized force distinct from federal policing to address local security.
• National Milestone: Gombe's vote brings the total supporting state assemblies to 25, surpassing the 24-state threshold required for the constitutional amendment.

Source: Daily Trust Newspaper
https://dailytrust.com/gombe-assembly-passes-state-police-bill/

Source: PUNCH Newspaper
https://punchng.com/gombe-passes-state-police-bill/

PRESIDENTIAL WORKING GROUP APPLAUDS AS STATE POLICE AMENDMENT CLEARS CONSTITUTIONAL THRESHOLD IN STATE ASSEMBLIES
October 23, 2026 on Latest News, Press Releases


The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill notes with satisfaction that the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, providing for a dual policing system, has been approved by 24 State Houses of Assembly, meeting the constitutional threshold of two-thirds of the 36 states.

The Working Group commends the State Houses of Assembly for their decisive action on this reform of national importance and appreciates the National Assembly for passing the amendment in both chambers.

In line with Section 9 of the Constitution, the amendment can now be returned to the National Assembly for transmission to Mr President for assent.

The approval gives constitutional backing to the policing framework that the Working Group’s draft National Policing Bill, 2026 is designed to implement.

The Working Group’s efforts remain on track. The draft Bills are currently undergoing legislative drafting review and validation at the Federal Ministry of Justice and are expected to be returned on or before Friday, 30th October 2026. Thereafter, the Group will give them final consideration before presenting them to Mr President.

The Working Group urges all stakeholders to support a smooth transition to a dual policing system that makes Nigerians safer.


FEMI GBAJABIAMILA, CFR
Chief of Staff to the President
Chairman, Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill
October 23, 2026

Source: https://statehouse.gov.ng/presidential-working-group-applauds-as-state-police-amendment-clears-constitutional-threshold-in-state-assemblies/

Benue Assembly passes state police bill, seeks constitutional amendment:

The Benue State House of Assembly passed a constitutional amendment resolution (H.B. 4) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, endorsing the creation of state police services in Nigeria.

Key Details of the Passage:

• Date Approved: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
• Presiding Officer: Speaker Rt. Hon. Alfred Emberga
• Sponsor/Lead Debater: House Majority Leader, Hon. Peter Bemdoo Ipusu
• Core Objective: To amend the 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) to allow sub-national/state-controlled police services to operate alongside the federal Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to improve grassroots intelligence and tackle insecurity like banditry and farmer-herder conflicts.

Source: The Daily Post Newspaper
https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/benue-assembly-passes-state-police-bill-seeks-constitutional-amendment/#google_vignette

Lagos assembly endorses state police:

The Lagos State House of Assembly has officially endorsed and passed resolutions supporting the constitutional amendment to establish state police, aligning with the national legislative process, though the bill still requires concurrence from at least two-thirds (24 out of 36) of state houses of assembly nationwide to complete the amendment process.

Key Details of Lagos State's Stance and Actions

• Legislative Endorsement: The Lagos State House of Assembly formally adopted a motion endorsing the decentralization of policing and urged nationwide state assemblies to fast-track the constitutional changes.
• Control and Oversight: Led by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, the Lagos assembly advocated for state governments to retain full administrative and operational control over their respective police services, including legislative confirmation for senior commanders and police commissioners.

Source: The RealNews Magazine
https://realnewsmagazine.net/lagos-assembly-endorses-state-police/

CONGRATULATIONS NIGERIA!

24 states Landmark constitutional requirement for amendment to accommodate State Police has been reached. LAGOS STATE serves as bonus as the 26th State till date for the States that have officially endorsed State Police creation bill (2026).

The 26 States listed below have met the Two-thirds threshold of Constitutional requirement for the endorsement of State Police creation.

Lagos
Oyo
Ogun
Osun
Ekiti
Anambra
Abia
Enugu
Imo
Akwa Ibom
Cross River
Rivers
Edo
Delta
Bayelsa
Benue
Plateau
Nasarawa
Kwara
Taraba
Adamawa
Yobe
Gombe
Kaduna
Zamfara
Kebbi

delpee:
I'm surprised that Lagos isn't on the list.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has officially endorsed and passed resolutions supporting the constitutional amendment bill for state police, joining the National Assembly and other state legislatures across Nigeria in the legislative process.

Overview of State Police Legislation in Lagos and Nigeria

The Lagos State House of Assembly endorsed the creation of state police on July 8, 2026, passing a formal resolution to support the constitutional amendment bill.

Key Details of the Lagos Assembly Action

• Date of Passage: July 8, 2026.
• Motion: The resolution ("Support for the Establishment of State Police in Nigeria" was moved by the Majority Leader, Noheem Adams.
• Calls to Action:
• Urged all 36 State Houses of Assembly to expedite consideration and approval of the Constitution Alteration Bill on state policing.
• Lagos Assembly Endorsement: The Lagos State House of Assembly passed a resolution backing the establishment of state police and urging swift nationwide concurrence by all 36 state assemblies.

Source: The RealNews Magazine
https://realnewsmagazine.net/lagos-assembly-endorses-state-police/

Gombe Assembly passes State Police bill:

The Gombe State House of Assembly passed the 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, officially voting in support of establishing State Police.
The bill contains 26 clauses and was transmitted by the National Assembly to provide a legal framework for creating a State Police Service distinct from the Federal Police. Following its receipt, the house deliberated on it through a seven-man Ad-hoc Committee on Constitution Review, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Sadam Bello Sale.

Current Status: Gombe State joins several other states—including Ogun, Benue, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, and Plateau—that have voted to back the decentralized policing framework.

Source: Daily Trust Newspaper
https://dailytrust.com/gombe-assembly-passes-state-police-bill/

The Abia State House of Assembly adopted a constitutional amendment bill to establish State Police during a plenary session on October 22, 2026.

The Abia State House of Assembly passed the constitutional amendment bill to establish State Police Services.

Led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, the Abia legislature adopted the bill during a plenary session held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia.

Key Details

• Action: The assembly adopted the constitutional amendment bill seeking to alter the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of State Police Services.
• Leadership: The session was led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa.
• Location: The sitting took place at the Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia due to renovation work at the main Assembly Complex.
• Broader Context: The move aligns with nationwide legislative steps where state assemblies are voting on the constitution amendment passed by the National Assembly to decentralize policing in Nigeria.

Source: The WHISTLER Newspaper
https://thewhistler.ng/abia-assembly-approves-n207-9bn-budget-virement/

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the proposed sixth alteration to the 1999 Constitution to establish state police services.

Key Details

• Date of Approval: October 22, 2026
• Legislative Action: The lawmakers debated and voted in favor of the constitutional amendment bill during a plenary session in the Committee of the Whole.
• Leadership Response: Speaker Abraham Ingobere (represented by Deputy Speaker Michael Ogbere) praised the members for their quick support.

Source: PUNCH Nigeria Newspaper
https://punchng.com/bayelsa-assembly-approves-state-police-introduces-two-bills/

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has unanimously endorsed the constitutional amendments to establish state police, concurring with the bill transmitted by the National Assembly.

Overview of the Kaduna State Assembly Action

• Unanimous Endorsement: The lawmakers voted to support the proposed changes to 15 sections of the 1999 Constitution to create a legal framework for sub-national policing.
• Announcement Details: The decision was made public during a legislative briefing by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information and representative for Jaba State Constituency, Mr. Henry Marah.
• Key Rationale: Lawmakers noted that the current centralized framework prevents state governments from holding police leadership directly accountable, and stated that a localized system will improve responses to banditry and community insecurity.

Source: Galaxy TV Online
https://www.galaxytvonline.com/news/politics/kaduna-assembly-endorses-constitutional-state-police

The Yobe State House of Assembly voted in support of creating a State Police Service on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
Presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio, the lawmakers ratified the proposal alongside 25 other constitutional alteration bills transmitted to them by the National Assembly. Speaker Mashio stated that the endorsement aims to establish a solid legal foundation for states to run their own policing structures to complement the existing Nigeria Police Force.

Source: Daily Post Nigeria Newspaper
https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/22/yobe-assembly-backs-state-police-approves-26-constitution-amendment-bills/

The Adamawa State House of Assembly has adopted 24 out of 26 clauses of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, which provides a framework for establishing state police services.

Key Details of the Action

• Adoption Results: Lawmakers passed 24 clauses during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Bathiya Wesley, while rejecting 2 clauses that were deemed improperly defined.

Source: Daily Post Newspaper
https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/adamawa-adopts-state-police-constitution-alteration-bill/

The Imo State House of Assembly on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, approved the proposed alteration to the 1999 Constitution to allow for the establishment of state police services.

Key Details of the Passage

• The Motion: The resolution followed a motion moved by the House Majority Leader, Kanayo Onyemaechi (representing Owerri West), who emphasized that the amendment is crucial to addressing pressing local security challenges like banditry and kidnapping.

Source: The Nation Newspaper
https://thenationonlineng.net/imo-assembly-approves-constitutional-amendment-for-state-police/

The Anambra State House of Assembly passed a resolution and constitutional amendment bill supporting the establishment of state police in Nigeria.

• Date Passed: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during a plenary session in Awka.
• Leadership: Presided over by the Speaker, Somtochukwu Udeze.
• Bill Name: The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026.

Source: Vanguard Newspaper
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/anambra-assembly-passes-state-police-bill/&ved=2ahUKEwiTksi6l86XAxV3RZ8JHQA2LDQQ1fkOegoIAggACAAIHxAS&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw37tuBN4z9GLpksEOBpouRc&ust=1792777686444000

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly unanimously approved a resolution supporting the constitutional amendment bill to establish state police services in Nigeria on October 22, 2026.

Source: Premium Times Newspaper
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/919203-akwa-ibom-assembly-adopts-recommendations-to-establish-state-police.html

blamingthedevil:
Osun✓
Edo✓
Oyo✓
Rivers✓
Zamfara✓
Kwara ✓
Nasarawa✓
Ogun✓
Delta✓
Taraba✓
Cross River✓
Plateau ✓
Enugu✓
Ekiti✓
Kebbi✓


9 more to go

11 more States below have joined to approve the State Police bill making a total of 26 States that have approved the bill as at date:

Anambra
Imo
Abia
Akwa Ibom
Bayelsa
Adamawa
Yobe
Gombe
Kaduna
Benue
Lagos

Osun✓
Edo✓
Oyo✓
Rivers✓
Zamfara✓
Kwara ✓
Nasarawa✓
Ogun✓
Delta✓
Taraba✓
Cross River✓
Plateau ✓
Enugu✓
Ekiti✓
Kebbi✓


9 more to go

11 more States namely: Lagos, Benue, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Adamawa, Yobe, Gombe and Kaduna, totalling 26 states overall, have approved the State Police bill as at date.

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Source:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU_5qISnmXU?si=nUOIyOMKkunH0il0