Tinubu Withdraws Police from VIPs to Boost Security
President Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police aides from VIPs, redeploying them to communities. Will this long-overdue reform finally succeed where past attempts failed?
President Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police aides from VIPs, redeploying them to communities. Will this long-overdue reform finally succeed where past attempts failed?
Senator Rufai Sani Hanga warns state police could trigger civil war, criticizes Tinubu's order to withdraw police from VIPs. Read his full analysis on Nigeria's security crisis.
The Nigeria Police Force has formed a special enforcement team to ensure compliance with President Tinubu's order withdrawing officers from VIP duties. Monitoring in Lagos shows high compliance.
Nigeria Police Force begins nationwide enforcement of President Tinubu's order withdrawing police escorts from VIPs. A special task force monitored Lagos with plans to extend checks across all states. Read more.
The Nigeria Police Force warns that officers found escorting VIPs will be arrested as the duty is now illegal. Enforcement is ongoing at airports in Abuja and Lagos. Read more.
A former Kano governorship candidate calls out a police officer still serving the Deputy Senate President despite President Tinubu's order to withdraw all VIP orderlies. Read the full story.
Nigeria Police Force warns that officers found escorting VIPs will be arrested. IGP Egbetokun's directive aims to redeploy personnel to tackle insecurity nationwide. Full details.
Media mogul Dele Momodu alleges President Tinubu's police escort withdrawal is a political move against Atiku Abubakar. He calls the policy dangerous and myopic. Read the full analysis.
President Tinubu's order to withdraw police from VIPs ignores deep-rooted issues of underfunding and political patronage within the Nigeria Police Force. Can it work?
The Presidency calls on citizens to document and report any VIP still using police escorts after President Tinubu's withdrawal order. Learn how to help enforce the directive.
Former Tinubu spokesman Denge Josef Onoh warns that withdrawing police from VIP protection could spike kidnappings and worsen Nigeria's security crisis. He proposes calibrated approach.
Nigeria Police Force exposes fake document about officers' withdrawal from VIP duties. Learn the truth about President Tinubu's security reforms and implementation timeline.
Nigerian Police debunk fake report claiming security details were withdrawn from Atiku Abubakar, Nyesom Wike, and Aisha Buhari. Learn the facts about this developing story.
Senator Ali Ndume proposes part-time federal legislature to save Nigeria billions. He also criticizes continued VIP police escuts despite Tinubu's directive. Read more about cost-cutting measures.
Nigeria's Inspector General of Police confirms withdrawal of 11,566 officers from VIP security details following presidential directive. Officers to focus on community policing and national security.
Two senators and a House Rep condemn President Tinubu's directive to withdraw police from VIP duties, warning it will make politicians targets for bandits and terrorists.
IGP Egbetokun confirms withdrawal of 11,566 police officers from VIP protection following President Tinubu's directive. Officers redeployed to strengthen national security.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun confirms withdrawal of 11,566 police officers from VIP duties following President Tinubu's directive. Officers redeployed to frontline policing to combat crime nationwide.
President Tinubu declares nationwide security emergency, orders 20,000 police recruits and army expansion. New measures include forest guards activation and VIP guard redeployment.
Reps member Idris Wase reveals bandits are threatening to abduct lawmakers, urges President Tinubu to review police withdrawal from VIPs for enhanced security.
President Tinubu declares nationwide security emergency, orders police and army recruitment, VIP guard retraining, and DSS forest guard deployment to combat banditry.
National Assembly members express security concerns after President Tinubu orders police withdrawal from VIPs. Former Deputy Speaker warns of bandit threats against lawmakers.
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga reveals security agencies know bandit locations but can't strike due to civilian risks. Government redeploying VIP police to hotspots.
Nigeria Police Force begins enforcement of President Tinubu's order withdrawing officers from VIPs. All personnel ordered back to base by November 24, 2025. Read details.
Nigerian VIPs express security concerns after President Tinubu orders police escort withdrawal. Many doubt NSCDC's capability to provide adequate protection amid rising insecurity.
The ADC party dismisses President Tinubu's police VIP withdrawal as political grandstanding, demanding a holistic security strategy instead of cosmetic changes. Read the full analysis.
President Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police escorts from VIPs nationwide. Officers to return to core policing duties in underserved communities. Will this time be different?
Former Senator Shehu Santi reacts to President Tinubu's order withdrawing police from VIPs, warning it may not be implemented despite security crisis. Read full analysis.
President Tinubu orders police withdrawal from VIP protection to focus on core duties. NSCDC to provide replacement security. 30,000 new police recruits approved.
President Bola Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police officers from VIPs, redeploying them to core policing duties. 30,000 new officers to be recruited. Read the full story.