The Digest:
Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has withdrawn 11,566 police officers attached to private citizens, redeploying them to strengthen general security across Nigeria. The move, executed in phases, follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive to refocus policing resources amid rising national insecurity.
Key Points:
- A total of 11,566 police officers have been withdrawn from VIP escort duties.
- The redeployment is part of Tinubu’s broader security sector reforms.
- Withdrawn personnel will be reassigned to states to bolster public safety.
- VIPs seeking armed protection must now apply to the NSCDC.
- The decision was taken during a presidential security meeting on Sunday.
- The IGP confirmed the action at a meeting with strategic police officers.
- The move aims to restore police to their core duties and enhance community policing.
Sources: Leadership, Punch
