Kano assembly joins call for state police, devolution of powers

Kano State House of Assembly has joined the call for the establishment of state police and devolution of powers to state and local governments.

These two demands form part of the calls for “true federalism” and the recently concluded public hearing for the review of the country’s constitution, Daily Trust reports.

The state assembly made the call for the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to enable the creation of state police and other security outfits to address the current insecurity challenges in the country.

The call was contained in a communiqué issued by the assembly, signed by the Speaker, Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari, at the end of a three-day retreat for members organised by LEGIS-37 in conjunction with the National Assembly.