State police framework near completion— Presidency

The Presidency announced significant progress towards establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment expected in weeks after consultations. Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila disclosed this after a high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Attendees included Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. The initiative, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aims to improve internal security by decentralizing policing.