Ndi Igbo Worldwide Union Advocates for Regional Police System

The Ndi Igbo Worldwide Union, represented by Mazi Ben Nwankwo (President) and Chief Charl Edemuzo (Secretary), has called for a return to a regional police system in Nigeria. This statement comes in response to ongoing security challenges, including kidnappings and banditry, which the group attributes to the inefficiencies of the current state police model.

They argue that the regional police structure, operational between 1955 and 1966, allowed for greater autonomy and effectiveness in addressing local security needs. The union acknowledges President Bola Tinubu's push for state police but warns that it may divert resources from a more viable regional approach.

They highlight the historical success of regional governance in fostering development and maintaining peace, urging the President to prioritize constitutional amendments that would facilitate the establishment of regional police forces. The group believes that restoring genuine regional autonomy in security governance is essential for Nigeria's progress and stability.