The Kano State House of Assembly has also received the new bill establishing state police, where it has begun reviewing and examining its provisions to proceed with the process of creating the state's police force.
In a statement released today, Friday, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Assembly, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, copies of the bill have been distributed to all lawmakers for thorough review and to offer recommendations on areas requiring improvement.
The statement noted that the bill had already been presented before the assembly during its previous sitting, allowing members to begin reviewing and considering it in line with legislative rules.
Following the completion of the review by lawmakers, the bill is expected to be presented for a second reading on October 12, 2026, where debate and scrutiny of its provisions will continue.
Speaking on the development, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore, stated that Kano State is ready to confront security challenges by taking appropriate measures.
Falgore remarked that although Kano remains among the peaceful states compared to other parts of the country, there is a need to establish laws that will help strengthen the state's security architecture.
He added that the assembly will continue to support any legislative measure aimed at improving security and safeguarding the lives and property of the state's citizens.