Full list: Five states plan to adopt security groups as state police
Photo credit: Alex Otti/Uba Sani/Charles Soludo Source: FacebookThe bill's passage marked a major shift in Nigeria's policing structure, with the House withdrawing its earlier constitutional amendment proposal in favour of the Executive Bill. Read also"No governor has such power": MC Oluomo kicks following suspension of NURTW operations in OsunFrom breaking news to viral moments. "The men and officers of the Amotekun Corps would also be well positioned for recruitment into the state police system.
- ▪Photo credit: Alex Otti/Uba Sani/Charles Soludo Source: FacebookThe bill's passage marked a major shift in Nigeria's policing structure, with the House withdrawing its earlier constitutional amendment proposal in favour of the Executive Bil
- ▪Read also"No governor has such power": MC Oluomo kicks following suspension of NURTW operations in OsunFrom breaking news to viral moments.
- ▪"The men and officers of the Amotekun Corps would also be well positioned for recruitment into the state police system.
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Home Nigeria Nigeria Full List: Five Governors Move to Turn Security Groups Into State Police Published 26 Jul 2026 at 9:06 AM by Adekunle Dada 4 min read Ondo, Kaduna, Anambra, Zamfara and Abia have revealed plans to build their state police on existing security agenciesThe House of Representatives passed an Executive Bill on Thursday to establish state police across NigeriaState officials argue that converting existing outfits will be faster and cheaper than building entirely new police structuresFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Five state governments have said they plan to transform their existing local security outfits into state police once…
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