Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- The Abia State Government has dismissed media reports claiming the State House of Assembly has not approved the proposed State Police Bill, maintaining that the legislature has already passed the legislation.

The government described the reports as inaccurate and misleading, saying the assembly had already endorsed the bill as part of efforts to establish state police and strengthen security across the country.

The clarification was contained in a statement issued by Ukoha Ukoha, the spokesperson to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, and posted on Facebook on Thursday.

PREMIUM TIMES has not seen the media report which the state government described as inaccurate.

"For the avoidance of doubt, the Abia State House of ...