By NEXTER
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has confirmed the withdrawal of 11,566 officers assigned to Very Important Personalities (VIPs).
He said the development followed the presidential directive to the effect.
He spoke during a meeting with senior police commanders on Thursday in Abuja.
The IGP noted the directive is a strategic realignment aimed at strengthening frontline policing and protecting vulnerable communities across the country.
He said the decision to recall officers from VIP security duties was not driven by sentiment but by the urgent need to channel manpower to areas where public safety demands are highest.
According to him, the move aligns with the core mandate of the Nigeria Police Force, which is the protection of citizens, communities, and public order.
He warned that the implementation of the VIP withdrawal directive would be carefully managed to prevent misinformation, impersonation, or exploitation by criminal elements.
