Senate passes State Police Bill: It’s now Federal, State Police Service (opens original article in a new tab)

The Nigerian Senate passed a constitutional amendment to establish state police services, replacing the unitary Nigeria Police Force with a federal and state dual model, while imposing strict conditions for federal intervention.

• Senate passes constitutional amendment to replace NPF with Federal and State Police Services.
• State police can only operate within their state borders and require certification to function.
• Federal government can take control of state police under specific conditions like public order breakdowns.