- 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.
Zamfara, Ondo, and Kaduna states are establishing security outfits and exploring state police formation.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 1
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What happened
Zamfara, Ondo, and Kaduna states are establishing security outfits and exploring state police formation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutKeep exploring
The entities involved
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Zamfara State
a northern state in Nigeria
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Ondo State
state in Nigeria
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Kaduna State
state in Nigeria
- INEC intervened to manage political tensions during the election in Anambra State, while past election issues in Anambra were referenced during the Kaduna campaign.
- Kaduna State, a component of Nigeria, is seeing developments where the governor represents the state's commitment to business growth and aligns with President Tinubu's agenda.
Related events
- Security forces have been deployed to Zamfara State to maintain order.
- Security operations are underway in Zamfara and Kaduna states, with Talata Mafara being a specific location in Zamfara.
- Federal Government announced strategies and operations to combat crime in Borno and Zamfara states, including addressing maritime crime.
- The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda lawal, participated in a security summit hosted by the police to address ongoing banditry and security challenges in the region.
- Criminals arrived in Niger from neighboring Zamfara state.