The Kano State House of Assembly has approved a proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police in Nigeria. Lawmakers also approved a downward review of the state’s 2026 budget, reducing the original ₦1.477 trillion allocation by ₦255 billion.
The two developments followed legislative proceedings as the state reviewed its spending plans and considered changes to Nigeria’s policing structure. According to TheCable, the revised budget now stands at ₦1.222 trillion.
Kano Assembly Approves Proposed State Police Amendment
The lawmakers approved the proposed constitutional amendment after considering changes made by the House of Representatives. The bill seeks to provide a legal framework for states to establish and operate their own police services.
The decision comes amid growing calls for decentralised policing to address Nigeria’s security challenges. Supporters believe state police could help authorities respond more quickly to local threats, including kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities.
However, the Assembly’s approval does not mean Kano State has established an operational police force. The proposal remains part of the constitutional amendment process, which requires the necessary legislative approvals at the federal and state levels, followed by presidential assent.
The development adds Kano to the states that have considered or approved the proposed reform. It also renews attention on how state police could operate alongside the existing Nigeria Police Force.
Questions about funding, accountability and political independence are likely to remain central to discussions surrounding the proposed system.
Kano Reduces 2026 Budget by ₦255 Billion
The Assembly also approved Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s request to cut the 2026 budget. The review follows changes in the state’s revenue projections.
The adjustment reduces the original ₦1.477 trillion budget by ₦255 billion, bringing the revised total to ₦1.222 trillion, according to TheCable’s report.
The reduction represents a significant change to the state’s spending plan for the year. However, the available report does not provide a detailed breakdown of the affected ministries, projects or public services.
Residents will therefore be watching for further details on how the revised budget will affect government programmes, infrastructure projects and other planned expenditures.
The two decisions highlight Kano’s ongoing legislative priorities in security and public finance. While the proposed state police framework could reshape policing arrangements if it becomes law, the budget revision will influence how the state manages its resources for the remainder of 2026.
Further details on the revised spending allocations and the next steps in the constitutional amendment process will be important in assessing the impact of both decisions.
