Defence

Nigeria Clears Path to State Police in Historic Break From Single National Force (continued) Part 2 of 2

Supporters’ Views The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has pressed for the reform for years, arguing federalism is incompatible with policing “controlled exclusively from Abuja,” and citing outfits like Amotekun as evidence of unmet local demand. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, who chairs the forum’s committee on the issue, has predicted unanimous ratification by the 36 assemblies. […]

Defence

Nigeria Clears Path to State Police in Historic Break From Single National Force

Part 1 of 2: National Assembly approves constitutional amendment creating a dual federal-state policing system, what the law does, and why officials say it’s needed./ ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s National Assembly has approved a sweeping constitutional amendment that would end 27 years of exclusive federal control over policing, clearing the way for the country’s 36 states to […]