- 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.
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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
Related events
- The state government is supporting presidential security initiatives, and assessment teams in Kaduna State include representatives from the Nigeria Police Force.
- The government in Kaduna State engaged with traditional institutions, addressed resident concerns in Zaria, and oversaw railway construction.
- The Zamfara State House of Assembly, led by Moriki, passed a resolution regarding state police, while APC lawmakers defected to the Assembly.