The bill which scaled second reading on Tuesday during plenary is sponsored by Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South).
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Ndume, in a chat with newsmen in Abuja on Friday, said the development has established the fact that the Nigeria Police Force is not a write off
Maina who is being prosecuted by the EFCC on N2 billion money laundering charges, had jumped bail and fled to the Republic of Niger
A top intelligence officer told PRNigeria that the arrest was made possible due to an existing mutual relationship and security agreement between the two neighbouring countries
Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, was remanded in the prison custody after the court found that Maina has jumped bail.
Justice Okon Abang, after taking arguments from counsel representing the parties in the case, also ordered the lawyers to make available copies of the authorities cited to back their submissions before the close of work.
The late Commander was killed in an ambush by Boko Haram Terrorists on Sunday near Damboa in Borno State
Ndume made the call in an interview with newsmen during a visit to the Special Army Super Camp in Faskari, Katsina State on Saturday.
The Senate took the decision on Tuesday during plenary
The court further varied the bail conditions eight months after his inability to meet the terms.
Maina had on Tuesday informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that the Borno South Senator had agreed to stand as surety for the bail granted him by the court.
Counsel to Maina, Joe Gadzama, made this known while presenting another motion before Justice Okon Abang for further bail variation for the defendant
Ndume made the call in Abuja on Thursday at the Peace Corps of Nigeria Founders’ Day and 22nd anniversary of the corps.
Sponsor of the bill, Senator Ali Ndume (APC-Borno South), said the University, which was approved by the Federal Executive Council in 2018, has 39 academic programs in five faculties.
Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume on Wednesday, said that he reintroduced the Peace Corps Bill to harmonise their responsibility with that of other security agencies in the country.
Ndume made this known while fielding questions from newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday
Ndume, who spoke with State House correspondents after the meeting, said he had always paid routine visits to the vice president.
Adoke listed Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu; and Senator Ali Ndume as some of those behind his current ordeal and persecution.
The Senate has urged the Ministry of Finance to release all monies due to the North-East Development Commission and other relevant agencies to enable them address the humanitarian crises in the sub region.
Sen. Ali Ndume has urged all Internally Displaced Persons from Gwazo taking refuge in Maiduguri, to return home, assuring them of their safety.