The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced deliberation on the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to pave the way for the establishment of state police across Nigeria.
The bill, transmitted to the assembly by the Clerk of the National Assembly, was read on the floor of the House on Monday and subsequently referred to the Committee on Rules and Business for consideration.
The Majority Leader of the assembly, Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yangurasa, confirmed the development.
Yangurasa said the committee would study the proposed legislation and submit its recommendations to the House for further consideration.
“The Assembly will take all necessary steps on the bill once the committee submits its report,” he said.
The proposed legislation, known as the Sixth Alteration Bill, 2026, seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to establish a legal framework for state police while retaining the Nigeria Police Force at the federal level.
The move comes as state assemblies consider the bill following its transmission by the National Assembly for consideration and concurrence.
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday became the third state assembly to approve the bill, after Osun and Edo states.
Speaking before the vote, Rivers State Speaker Martin Amaewhule said any state policing system should include constitutional safeguards for civilian oversight, protection of human rights and access to criminal intelligence.
He also called for measures to prevent the abuse of state police powers.
According to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Martins Wachukwu, members of the Rivers Assembly unanimously approved the bill.
