The Nigerian government has withdrawn Mobile Police Force personnel from several Very Important Persons (VIPs), including ex-governors, former ministers, and lawmakers. The order, which was contained in a police wireless message from Mopol 45 Force Headquarters, Abuja, affected individuals such as Daura Buhari, brother to former President Muhammadu Buhari, and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
The decision to withdraw the personnel came after the Inspector-General of Police (IG) vowed to end VIP escort and guard duties. He announced plans to establish a Special Intervention Squad consisting of 40,000 highly trained police officers to address critical security concerns in various parts of the country.
The withdrawal of Mobile Police Force personnel is seen as a move to redirect focus and efforts toward addressing security challenges faced by the nation. Thousands of police operatives were attached to public officials, businessmen, and private individuals, reducing the number of personnel available for core police duties such as investigations and patrols.
VIPs affected by the withdrawal order include former governors, former ministers who served under the Buhari administration, and politicians from different states. The mobile police officers to the suspended National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party were also affected.
While some VIPs may have concerns about their personal safety, the government aims to strengthen the overall security architecture of the country. Police officials and experts have commended the IG’s decision and emphasized the need to follow the law’s guidelines on police protection for entitled individuals.
The move is expected to bolster security efforts and ensure that police personnel can focus on protecting the lives and properties of citizens across the nation.
