POLITICSJun 24 · 16:30 UTCPREMIUM TIMES NIGERIAAbdulqudus Ogundapo

JUST IN: Senate passes state police bill, empowers governors to appoint police commissioners, give directives

The Senate passed a state police bill that empowers governors to appoint police commissioners and issue directives. The legislation aims to establish a state policing structure operating alongside the existing federal police system.

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