Nigerian lawmakers and security leaders to debate state police reform in Abuja on October 6

In Nigeria, the House of Representatives Press Corps is organizing a debate on the establishment of state police, scheduled for October 6, 2026, in Abuja. The event will feature prominent figures including Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, Tompolo, former Minority Leader Ndudi Godwin Elumelu, and Nnabudum Moghalu. The debate aims to discuss the proposed constitutional reform that would create state police services, addressing issues like funding, accountability, and federalism. The event will also honor Bago and Tompolo with awards for their contributions to national development and asset protection.

Nigerian lawmakers and security leaders to debate state police reform in Abuja on October 6
Published Sep 30, 2026
Mestios Reporter

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