President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons (VIPs) in the country.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons (VIPs) in the country.

Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesman in a statement, said “Henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties.”

He said the presidential directive was issued at the security meeting President Tinubu held on Sunday with the Police, Air Force, Army chiefs and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja.

According to the Presidential directive, VIPs who want police protection will now request well-armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

“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 statement revealed that the federal government is also collaborating with the states to upgrade police training facilities nationwide.

Sunday’s meeting was attended by Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff; Sunday Kelvin Aneke, Chief of Air Staff; Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector General of Police; and Tosin Adeola Ajayi, Director-General of the Department of State Services.