Unic Press UK: The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) Bill 2018 (SB. 694), which seeks to establish both a Federal Police Force and a Police Force in every State of the Republic, was read the first time Thursday at a plenary session of the Nigerian Senate.
“This Bill has been presented for the amendment of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria to make provision for State and Community Policing.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) July 12, 2018
The Bill, Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) Bill 2018 (SB. 694), which is being sponsored by the Nigerian Senate Deputy President, Ike Ekweremadu (PDP-Enugu West), seeks to create a State Police Service Commission, National Police Service Commission and National Police Council; and unbundle the Nigerian Police Force into two, viz, the Federal Police Force and the State Police Force.
