Laws that centralize police authorization in Nigeria have failed - Deputy Speaker Kalu - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: July 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Laws that centralize police authorization in Nigeria have failed - Deputy Speaker Kalu - Daily Post Nigeria

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, stated that obsolete laws centralizing police authorization in Nigeria have failed. He argued for the establishment of state police, emphasizing that proximity is key for effective policing. Both chambers of the National Assembly have passed a bill for state police.

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