The Zamfara State House of Assembly has endorsed the proposed constitutional amendment seeking the establishment of state police in Nigeria.
The resolution was adopted during the Assembly’s sitting on Monday as part of the ongoing constitutional alteration process initiated by the National Assembly.
Speaking with journalists in Gusau, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Isma’ila Zannan Moriki, said the proposed state police would strengthen efforts to tackle insecurity in Zamfara and other parts of the country if approved.
Moriki said the resolution followed the transmission of the proposed constitutional alterations by the National Assembly to state legislatures for consideration.
He expressed optimism that the establishment of state police would provide additional support to existing security agencies in addressing the security challenges confronting the state.
“This will, Insha Allah, complement the efforts of Mr President and Governor Dauda Lawal in addressing the insecurity-related issues in the state and our dear country Nigeria,” he said.
The Assembly’s position comes amid persistent attacks and abductions by armed groups in parts of Zamfara, with several communities continuing to grapple with insecurity.
The Speaker also dismissed claims that recent political developments involving some lawmakers had affected the functioning of the Assembly.
According to him, the House remains “stable, functional and fully engaged” in its legislative responsibilities, with plenary sessions and other legislative activities continuing as scheduled.
Moriki also commented on the recent defection of some lawmakers from the All Progressives Congress, saying their political decisions were separate from disciplinary proceedings instituted against them by the House.
He said the affected lawmakers had been suspended since February 26, 2024, over allegations bordering on gross misconduct, conspiracy, mischief, contempt of the House and violations of the Assembly’s Standing Orders.
He added that their suspension was extended on May 13, 2026, because the disciplinary proceedings had yet to be concluded.
The Speaker urged members of the public to distinguish between the lawmakers’ political affiliations and the disciplinary actions against them, stressing that their defection did not invalidate the pending legislative or legal processes.
He reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to the rule of law, legislative integrity and the protection of public institutions.
The resolution on state police forms part of the broader constitutional amendment exercise currently before state legislatures across the country.
