Sokoto Assembly approves state police framework, delineating federal-state roles

The Sokoto State House of Assembly has approved the establishment of a state police force, a move that would create a parallel policing structure to Nigeria's federal police. The framework will delineate responsibilities between federal and state services, though operational details and federal approval remain uncertain. This marks a notable step in Nigeria's ongoing debate over decentralized security, with implications for federalism and internal security governance.

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