Akwa Ibom Assembly adopts recommendations to establish state police

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly unanimously adopted recommendations to establish state police, a significant step in Nigeria's ongoing debate over decentralized policing. The move aligns with broader national discussions on security reform, though implementation requires constitutional amendments and federal approval. This development signals growing subnational pressure for police reform in Nigeria.

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