Kalu Proposes State Police Safeguards
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The event is unlikely to directly move markets, but it signals ongoing constitutional reforms and security sector changes in Nigeria. Improved security could boost investor confidence in the South-East region, while political debates over state police may create uncertainty.
At the 2026 South-East Regional Security Summit, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Karney emphasized that the proposed state police must be anchored on accountability, professionalism, and service to the people, warning against political repression. He supported the Executive Bill HB 2797 for State Police Services, arguing that decentralised policing would improve response times and local intelligence, while complementing the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force. Kalu also welcomed the Federal Government's decision to expand the Nigeria — Nigerian Army from eight to twelve divisions and recruit about 28,000 additional personnel. He proposed a permanent South-East Regional Security Coordination Council and a shared intelligence platform, urging stakeholders to produce an operational plan within 60 days and reconvene within six months to assess progress. The summit was convened by the Federal Ministry of Defence and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South-East).
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