Monday, November 24, 2025 - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons in the country.
A statement from presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, said the
directive was issued at the security meeting President Tinubu held on Sunday November
23 with the police, Air Force, army chiefs
Henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to
concentrate on their core police duties.
According to the Presidential directive, VIPs who want
police protection will now request well-armed personnel from the Nigeria
Security and Civil Defence Corps.
‘’Many parts
of Nigeria, especially remote areas, have few policemen at the stations, thus
making the task of protecting and defending the people difficult.
In view of
the current security challenges facing the country, President Tinubu is
desirous of boosting police presence in all communities.
Already,
President Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 30,000 additional police
officers. The federal government is also collaborating with the states to
upgrade police training facilities nationwide.'' Onanuga said
Sunday’s meeting was attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt
General Waidi Shaibu; the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke;
the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; and the Director-General of
the Department of State Services, Tosin Adeola Ajayi.
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