Friday, November 28, 2025 - The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, November 27, confirmed the withdrawal of 11,566 police officers previously attached to Very Important Personalities (VIPs), saying the decision follows a clear presidential directive.
Speaking during a meeting with senior police officers in
Abuja, Egbetokun said the order from the President gives him full authority to
implement the withdrawal “without interference,” adding that no VIP will
question the recall of their security personnel since it came directly from the
Presidency.
He urged both Nigerians and police officers to strictly
adhere to the presidential instruction and emphasized that officers must now
redirect their focus toward community policing and national security.
Egbetokun encouraged officers to remain professional and
fully committed to securing the nation, stressing the importance of
round-the-clock vigilance to prevent criminal activities across the country.
The IGP also assured that the police will not relent in
tackling current security challenges and are working closely with other
security agencies to ensure nationwide safety.
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