The Zamfara State House of Assembly has passed a resolution supporting the proposed constitutional amendment for the establishment of state police in Nigeria.

Channels TV reports that the Speaker of the Assembly, Isma’ila Moriki, disclosed this while addressing journalists at a press conference at his office on Monday.

Moriki said the resolution followed the transmission of the proposed constitutional alterations by the National Assembly to state legislatures for consideration.

He said the establishment of state police, if approved, would provide additional support in tackling security challenges confronting Zamfara.

“This will, Insha Allah, complement the efforts of Mr President and Governor Dauda Lawal in addressing the insecurity-related issues in the state and our dear country Nigeria,” Moriki said.

The development comes amid persistent security challenges in parts of Zamfara, where communities have faced attacks and abductions by armed groups.

The speaker also dismissed claims that recent political developments involving some lawmakers had affected the Assembly’s operations.

Moriki said the House remained “stable, functional and fully engaged” in legislative activities, adding that it continued to hold plenary and consider matters before it.

He also spoke on the defection of some lawmakers from the All Progressives Congress, saying their political decisions were separate from disciplinary proceedings instituted against them.

According to him, the affected lawmakers had been suspended since February 26, 2024, over allegations including gross misconduct, conspiracy, mischief, contempt of the House and violation of the Assembly’s Standing Orders.

He said the House extended their suspension on May 13, 2026, because the disciplinary matters remained unresolved.

Moriki urged the public to distinguish between the lawmakers’ political decisions and the disciplinary actions taken against them.

He maintained that the lawmakers’ defection did not invalidate pending legislative or legal proceedings.

The speaker reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to the rule of law, legislative integrity and the protection of public institutions.