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Don’t make State Police FG’s appendage, Afenifere tells NASS
Urges lawmakers to move policing to Concurrent List By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for transmitting the State Police Bill to the National Assembly but urged lawmakers to amend provisions it said would make state police “appendages of the federal government.” The group also called on [] The post Don’t make State Police FG’s appendage, Afenifere tells NASS appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Hartmann Report
· Jul 10, 2026
POLICE STATE
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Arise News
· Jun 26, 2026
State Assemblies Back State Police Bill As Falana Warns Against Hasty Adoption
State assemblies endorse state police, while Falana urges caution over funding, accountability and potential political abuse of proposed system.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 21, 2026
Police impound 15 vehicles in Abia, arrest suspects for registration offenses
Abia State Police Command has impounded fifteen vehicles and arrested fifteen suspects across the State for violating registration and number plate regulations. According to the Police Command, the actions were taken in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu and the State Command’s commitment to enhance security. A statement signed by [] Police impound 15 vehicles in Abia, arrest suspects for registration offenses
Vanguard News
· Jul 5, 2026
Imo Police impound over 25 vehicles with covered number plates
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — The Imo State Police Command has impounded more than 25 vehicles found with covered, obscured or missing registration plate numbers as part of an enforcement campaign aimed at improving public safety and tackling crime. Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Owerri, saying the exercise [] The post Imo Police impound over 25 vehicles with covered number plates appeared first on Vanguard News.
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· Jul 9, 2026
Sheriff slams feds: Bunch of Bullies!
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