- Lagos State passed state police and trust fund bills on June 25, 2026.
- The Nigerian administration is pushing for the establishment of state police forces to combat insecurity.
Five states, including Kaduna and Abia, are planning to adopt state police forces to address security challenges.
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Updated Jul 26
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What happened
Five states, including Kaduna and Abia, are planning to adopt state police forces to address security challenges.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Zamfara, Ondo, and Kaduna states are establishing security outfits and exploring state police formation.Sub-event
Five states plan to adopt state police forces.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kaduna
state capital of Kaduna State in Nigeria
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Abia
river in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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