NAIJA NEWS
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has maintained that there is no going back on its decision to withdraw Police Mobile Force personnel from VIPs.
Naija News reports that the IGP was reacting to recent news about the possible reversal of the PMF reform policy and his decision to withdraw Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel from certain important personalities.
In a statement to Naija News on Monday, Force spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, clarified 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.”
He stated that the withdrawal process has already commenced with a comprehensive report, which has been submitted by the constituted committee assigned to oversee the seamless implementation of this directive.
According to Adejobi, the IGP has activated the mobilization process for establishing the Police Quick Intervention Squad, which precedes the withdrawal policy.
The Force spokesman reiterated that 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.
