Senate Reconvenes Emergency Sitting to Fast-Track State Police Bill

The Senate will meet in an emergency session on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in Abuja to advance the State Police Bill. Lawmakers say the move aims to tackle rising attacks by terrorists, bandits and kidnappers. The proposal would shift policing from the Exclusive to the Concurrent Legislative List. This change lets state governments establish and control their own police forces alongside the Federal Police. Senators will review committee reports and work on the constitutional amendments needed for the bill. They must secure two-thirds support in both chambers before sending a harmonised version to each State House of Assembly. Supporters argue state police will boost local intelligence and response. The bill includes safeguards such as oversight by the Federal Police Service Commission, state service commissions, uniform national standards and legislative confirmation of senior officers.

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