Osun Assembly approves constitutional amendment for state police creation

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The Osun State House of Assembly has unanimously approved the proposed alteration of the Constitution to allow for the creation of state police in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-assembly-approves-constitutional-amendment-for-state-police-creation/

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