The Senate is currently voting manually on the proposed constitutional amendment seeking the creation of state police across the country.
The lawmakers are voting clause by clause on the bill as part of the ongoing consideration of amendments to the 1999 Constitution.
The exercise marks a significant stage in the legislative process aimed at decentralising policing and addressing growing concerns over insecurity in various parts of the country.
Several prominent government officials were present in the Senate chamber to observe the proceedings, including the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani; Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; and the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila.
The constitutional amendment, if approved by the National Assembly and subsequently endorsed by the required number of state Houses of Assembly, would pave the way for the establishment of state-controlled police forces alongside the Nigeria
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