Wednesday's vote was unanimous. Every single member of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly raised their hand in agreement, clearing the path for the state to establish its own police force.
The assembly formally adopted the recommendations during its sitting, moving Akwa Ibom closer to a new chapter in how security is managed at the state level.
With more Nigerian states eyeing greater control over their own security structures, what this looks like when it comes to life on the ground is the real question worth watching.
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