TINUBU ORDERS REDEPLOYMENT OF 100,000 POLICEMEN ATTACHED TO VIPs : KEY CHANGES
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers guarding VIPs for core police duties.
Here are the key points:
The presidential directive was issued at the security meeting President Tinubu held on Sunday with the police, Air Force, army chiefs and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, in Abuja.
– *Police Redeployment*: Police officers providing security for VIPs are to be redeployed to focus on core police duties.
– *Alternative Security*: VIPs can request armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for protection.
– *Security Rationale*: Addresses policing gaps in remote areas, where few officers are available, hindering protection and defense efforts.
– *Implementation*: Directive issued at a security meeting with top security officials in Abuja
In view of the current security challenges facing the country, President Tinubu is desirous of boosting police presence in all communities.
Already, President Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 30,000 additional police officers. The federal government is also collaborating with the states to upgrade police training facilities nationwide.
Sunday’s meeting was attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Waidi Shaibu; the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke; the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Tosin Adeola Ajayi.
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