Nigeria, April 21 -- The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the National Assembly is developing a comprehensive legal framework for the establishment of state police, as part of the legislative commitment to reduce insecurity in the country.

Mr Bamidele who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, disclosed this in his Easter message to Nigerians on Sunday.

The senator condemned recent killings in Benue and Plateau states, describing them as contrary to the teachings of Jesus Christ, particularly on peace, love, and unity.

He also urged security agencies to work together to apprehend those responsible for the killings.

"The recent killings in Benue and Plateau States outrightly negated the virtues of peace and love that Je...