A Bill for an Act to provide for State police in Nigeria has scaled second reading at the House of
Representatives.
House of representatives member, Mr. Onofiok Luke who sponsored the bill, said it was aimed at
removing the police from exclusive list to concurrent list, towards enhancing the security of lives and
property in the country.
He said it would also help to reduce crimes at the grassroots, by complimenting the role of the Nigeria
Police Force and other security agencies in crime control.
This he said, was due to upsurge in crime following the current security challenges in the Country, which
appeared to have overwhelmed the police.
Another member of the house, Mr. Tobi Ukechukwu said the creation of State police was germane to
the survival of the Country.
Speaker of the House, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, put the bill to a voice vote and it unanimously adopted
and referred to the House Ad Hoc Committee on the review of 1999 Constitution.
