A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has responded to the amendment of Nigeria's 1999 Constitution by the National Assembly to establish state police. The Senate and House of Representatives on Thursday, June 11, made a significant move to restructure policing in the country.
Moore's Reaction to State Police Bill
Riley Moore, a U.S. Congressman, commented on the passage of the bill to create state police by Nigeria's upper and lower chambers. He stated that the policy aligns with what he has been advocating for since President Donald Trump asked him to investigate alleged genocide in Nigeria. Moore recalled raising the issue during a visit by Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to America.
The US lawmaker described the move as a step toward overall stability in Nigeria, a West African nation grappling with various security challenges. He also praised President Bola Tinubu for supporting the bill and expressed optimism about sustaining the push for state police.
Nigerians React to Moore's Comments
Many Nigerians have responded to Moore's statement, commending President Tinubu for his role. Below are some of the reactions:
- Ademola noted that President Tinubu has been advocating for state police since 1999 and urged the US lawmaker to help push for a regional government: "Help us push for this!"
- Gbola Banky said Tinubu called for state police as Lagos State Governor years ago, adding: "No past president has had his gut, nudge, and intuition to achieve what he has in 3 years."
- Modupe Adeboye-Ayoroh commented: "State police is long overdue. Let each state determine how to secure its territory. President Tinubu is taking the right actions."
House of Representatives Passes State Police Bill
Legit.ng earlier reported that the House of Representatives passed constitutional amendments to establish state police in Nigeria. The Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, announced that 289 members voted in favor, one abstained, and none voted against. Other constitutional amendments were postponed to a later session.
