The Osun State House of Assembly has approved the bill seeking to alter the constitution to allow for the creation of state police.
The National Assembly had in a statement announced the transmission of the bill to state Assemblies for consideration and approval.
Consequently, the lawmakers, at plenary on Tuesday, unanimously approved the proposed constitutional amendment after deliberations.
During debate on the floor of the House, the lawmaker representing Ife South State Constituency, Lawrence Adeoti, and Taofeek Olayiwola, representing Ede South State Constituency, supported the passage of the bill, noting that the establishment of state police would further enhance security across the country.
Also contributing to the debate, Adewumi Adeyemi, representing Obokun State Constituency, and Jeremiah Awoyeye, representing Ife Central State Constituency, described the proposed establishment of state police as timely.
They also said that, when established, state police would strengthen the security architecture of the country, particularly at the state and local government levels.
They maintained that the proposed amendment would “enhance the ability of states to provide adequate security personnel and respond more effectively to security challenges within their respective jurisdictions.”
After the deliberations, the Assembly’s Majority Leader, Babajide Kofoworola, representing Ede North State Constituency, moved the motion for the House to support the proposed amendment.
The motion was subsequently seconded by Tajudeen Adeyemi, representing Ifelodun State Constituency.
The passage reflects the overwhelming support and importance placed on the bill.
