The Nigeria Police Force has announced a high level of compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive prohibiting the deployment of its personnel for VIP escort and guard duties.
In a statement released on Saturday by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force confirmed that a special enforcement team conducted a sweeping monitoring exercise across key locations in Lagos State and found “a satisfactory and commendable level of compliance.”
The operation, which commenced at about 10:00 a.m. on December 6, focused on strategic points including the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge and the Domestic Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. According to the police, no unauthorised deployment of officers for VIP escort duties was recorded, and consequently, no arrests were made during the exercise.
The presidential directive, issued earlier, aims to redeploy a significant number of police officers from private guard duties to core policing functions. The move is intended to bolster general security, enhance crime prevention, and strengthen the protection of lives and property for all citizens.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reiterated the Force’s unwavering commitment to the full implementation of the order. “The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in redeploying its personnel to core policing duties,” the statement read.
The police assured the public that the policy would be enforced nationwide “without fear or favour,” urging continued support as the institution works towards a “more professional, efficient, and citizen-centered policing system.”
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