Ondo State Assembly Passes Bill to Create State Police

The Ondo State House of Assembly voted to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow the establishment of a state police service. Lawmakers said the measure aims to bolster security within the state. The bill now moves to the governor for assent.

What we know

• Ondo State House of Assembly approved the state police bill
• The amendment targets the 1999 Constitution
• Purpose: to address security challenges in Ondo State
• Reported by Vanguard, Naija News and Punch

Why it matters: A state police force could change how security is managed locally, affecting residents’ safety and potentially influencing similar moves in other states.

Sources

1. Ondo ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‌‌‌​‍‍⁠‌​State Assembly passes bill for establishment of state police – Vanguard, 2 h ago
2. Ondo Assembly Endorses State Police Bill – Naija News, 1 h ago
3. Ondo Assembly passes state police bill, says it’s long overdue – Daily Post, 38 min ago
4. Ondo assembly passes state police bill – Punch, 17 min ago

Updates

• 26 Oct, 16:04 WAT – Now also reported by Daily Post
• 26 Oct, 15:56 WAT – Story published – 3 outlets

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