- The Kano State Assembly passed a bill creating a state security outfit with full operational powers to protect the state
- New security personnel will be armed, authorised to arrest offenders and work to prevent crime across Kano
- The bill's controversial clause barred political party members from leading the new security force, ensuring independence from political influence
The Kano State House of Assembly recently passed a bill aimed at establishing a state-run security outfit.
The newly formed security personnel will be granted powers to carry arms, make arrests, prevent criminal activities, and apprehend offenders throughout the entire state of Kano.
Kano Assembly passes bill to establish security outfit
“The law empowers the security personnel to bear arms, make arrests, prevent crimes, and apprehend offenders across Kano State,” Lawan Husaini Dala, the Majority Leader of the Assembly stated.
This development followed extensive discussions surrounding the key provisions of the bill, with a particular focus on a controversial clause that prohibits members of political parties from leading the security agency.
Lawan explained that the legislative body had thoroughly reviewed the bill to ensure that it would serve the best interests of all sectors in the state.
Kano security outfit to recruit personnel without political affiliations
He further assured that, in accordance with the law, leadership of the new security outfit would be entrusted to a non-partisan indigene of Kano State.
In recent times, security concerns have grown within the state, prompting the Assembly to take action. Explaining the details of the bill, Dala emphasised that extensive research and careful consideration had been undertaken during its drafting.
He reassured the public that the bill would have a significant impact on all sectors of Kano, particularly by recruiting personnel who are free from political party affiliations.
All 36 states submit positions on state police, majority back proposal
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that 36 states submitted their positions on state police, with most advocating for its establishment.
According to the report, the push for state police came amid rising insecurity, food price hikes, and economic challenges.