Plateau Assembly commits to swift action on state police bill

The Plateau State House of Assembly has announced its readiness to support the creation of a state police force, promising that the bill will receive priority consideration whenever it is brought before lawmakers.

Speaker Naanlong Daniel delivered this assurance on Thursday in Jos during a visit by the Plateau State Advisory Committee on State Police, which is chaired by retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Habila Joshak.

Daniel stated that the Assembly believes a state police force would help address the insecurity that plagues Plateau and other parts of Nigeria.

“The Assembly believes state policing will contribute significantly to ending the prolonged insecurity affecting parts of Plateau State and other regions of the country,” he said.

The Speaker noted that lawmakers have consistently supported the idea and would not hesitate to pass the bill when it reaches the House. He also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts to improve security across the country.

Daniel further assured the committee of the legislature’s full cooperation and readiness to provide the necessary legislative backing to ensure the initiative’s success.

Earlier, committee chairman Habila Joshak explained that Plateau’s long‑standing security challenges make a state police force “a vital step toward strengthening security management, improving intelligence gathering, and restoring public confidence in law enforcement.”

He added that the committee could become “a reference point for other states across the federation” as discussions on state policing continue nationwide.

Joshak urged lawmakers to support the process, stressing that a state police force would address security concerns at the community level and strengthen existing security structures.