The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has reiterated that there was no going back on the planned withdrawal of Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel from prominent Nigerians.
ACP Adejobi, police public relations officer, stated that the police boss has activated the mobilization process for the establishment of the Police Quick Intervention Squad which precedes the withdrawal policy.
The statement reads: “Hereby addresses recent news circulating regarding the possible reversal of the PMF reform policy and the decision of acting inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun to withdraw Police Mobile Force personnel from certain important personalities.
“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.
The police spokesperson also stated that withdrawal process has already been implemented and report has been submitted.
The statement continue: “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; and the IGP has activated the mobilization process for the establishment of the Police Quick Intervention Squad which precedes the withdrawal policy. 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.”
The Force PRO, however, stated that there were efforts to recruit more supernumerary officers to guard all VIPs, who are entitled to security protection.
