JUST IN: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police from VIPs, Okays Recruitment of 30,000 Personnel
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of police officers assigned to provide security for Very Important Persons (VIPs) across the country, mandating their redeployment to core police duties.
The directive was issued during a security meeting held on Sunday in Abuja, which brought together top security officials, including the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke; Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Tosin Adeola Ajayi.
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Under the new arrangement, VIPs seeking personal protection will now rely on well-armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), rather than the police.
Presidential aides noted that the decision was prompted by the pressing security challenges in many parts of Nigeria, particularly in remote areas where police presence is limited. The redeployment aims to enhance community policing and ensure a more robust response to crime.
In a move to strengthen law enforcement nationwide, President Tinubu has also approved the recruitment of 30,000 additional police officers. Furthermore, the federal government is working with state governments to upgrade police training facilities across the country.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, emphasized that the President’s directive reflects his commitment to improving security for all Nigerians.
By PRNigeria
