Nigeria, Oct. 21 -- The Taraba State House of Assembly has approved the constitution amendment bill seeking to establish state police in Nigeria.

The lawmakers unanimously approved the bill on Tuesday after it was presented to the Speaker, John Bonzena, and laid before the House by the Majority Leader, Jethro Zikengyu, for consideration.

The bill originated from the National Assembly as part of ongoing legislative efforts to amend the legal framework governing policing and allow states to establish their own police forces.

Following its consideration, the lawmakers adopted the proposed legislation, with the Clerk of the House, Salmuna Sani, expected to communicate the Assembly's decision to the National Assembly for further legislative...