By Fawaz Adebisi
The Nigeria Police Force has insisted on withdrawing all Police Mobile Force, PMF, personnel from important personalities in the country.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement on Monday, adding that the force would withdraw its personnels from escort and guard duties.
The statement revealed that the process has begun already, stressing that there is no going back on the policy.
It read, “the Force wishes to clarify that the decision to withdraw the PMF personnel from escort and guard duties stands firm, and there will be no going back on this critical policy change.
“The decision to withdraw Police Mobile Force personnel from VIP duties is part of ongoing efforts to optimize the allocation of resources and enhance the efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force in its core mandate of safeguarding the lives and properties of all citizens.
“While poised to ensure a smooth transition, the Nigeria Police Force is committed to providing adequate security arrangements for VIPs who are entitled to such protection.
“Meanwhile, the Force will carefully consider the provisions of Sections 23 to 25 of the Police Act 2020, in recruiting more supernumerary officers, to handle VIP security responsibilities. No VIP or critical infrastructure will be left unprotected as a result of the new policy.
“The Inspector-General of Police remains resolute in his pursuit of reforms and initiatives that will enhance the professionalism and public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.
“The decision to withdraw Police Mobile Force personnel from VIPs is driven by the need to create a more robust, efficient, and people-centered police force that caters to the security needs of all citizens equally.”
The Force therefore urged the public and concerned important personalities to cooperate with the NPF, adding that the policy is to strengthen the security apparatus and create a safer environment for everyone to thrive.
