Bowamedia.com reports that the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun has said personnel of the Police Mobile Force would be withdrawn from VIPs escort and guard duties.
Speaking in Abuja on Monday, June 26 he said the force would re-evaluate the responsibilities of the PMF to ensure their effective utilisation.
According to Premium Times, he said, “Specifically, we shall affect the withdrawal of PMF personnel from VIP escort and guard duties. While the protection of dignitaries remains paramount, we must realign our priorities to address the escalating security challenges faced by the nation as a whole.
By relieving the PMF of VIP escort and guard duties, we can redirect their focus and efforts toward addressing critical security concerns that affect our communities at large.”
The IGP said a special committee headed by Deputy IGP, Operations had been set up to assess and advise on how the strategy could be implemented seamlessly.
