The Nigerian Senate is set to reconvene on Tuesday for an emergency plenary session to deliberate on the proposed State Police Bill, a major constitutional reform widely seen as critical to addressing the country’s worsening security crisis.
The emergency sitting, scheduled to hold by 11:00 a.m. at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, comes at a time when insecurity continues to escalate across different parts of the country.
Terrorist attacks, banditry, kidnappings, communal violence, and other criminal activities have continued to raise concerns among citizens and security stakeholders.
POLITICS NIGERIA understands that the State Police Bill will be one of the major items for consideration as lawmakers return briefly from recess.
Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, confirmed that the bill remains a top legislative priority due to its importance to national security.
“The Senate will be considering matters of public interest, especially national security. The State Police legislation will undoubtedly be a priority
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