The Zamfara House of Assembly has passed a resolution supporting the proposed alteration for the establishment of state police in Nigeria.
The Speaker of the House, Malam Bilyaminu Morki, made this known on Monday in Gusau while addressing newsmen.
The establishment of state police, he said, will provide additional support to the Nigerian security agencies in addressing the security challenges.
“Our resolution is in line with the efforts of the federal government and particularly Gov. Dauda Lawal towards addressing security challenges in the Zamfara and Nigeria as a whole,” he explained.
Reacting to the recent defection of the eight lawmakers from the All Progressives Congress (APC), the speaker said, ‘It will not in any way affect the activities of the house.
“Six out of the affected lawmakers were among the eight lawmakers suspended by the assembly since Feb. 26, 2024, over alleged gross misconduct, conspiracy, mischief, contempt of the House and violation of the Assembly’s Standing Orders.
“One of them is not a member of the house currently because his seat has already been declared vacant by the house.
“I want to use this medium to call in the general public to differentiate between the lawmakers’ political decisions and the disciplinary actions taken against them.
“The seventh assembly remains committed to the rule of law, legislative integrity and the protection of public institutions.
“The house remains stable, functional, and fully engaged in legislative activities,” he added.
Newsextra24 also reports that the Oyo State House of Assembly on Sept. 30 passed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to provide a constitutional framework for the establishment and operation of state police services across the country.
