Like a recurring decimal, the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn Police personnel attached to Very Important Personalities (VIPs) for escort and guard duties.<\/p>\n
It has always been a tradition for many of his predecessors, but after pressure mounts, the order is reversed and the status quo is back.<\/p>\n
Whether Egbetokun’s case will be different is left to be seen in the coming months.<\/p>\n
The Police new helmsman explained that though the protection of dignitaries is paramount, priorities need to be realigned to address the escalating security challenges faced by Nigeria as a whole, \u201dby relieving the PMF of VIP escort and guard duties and redirect their focus toward addressing critical security concerns affecting our nation.\u201d<\/p>\n
On Monday at a meeting with his Police Tactical Commanders in Abuja,
\nEgbetokun said the Police high command will assess the duties of the Mobile Police to ensure effective utilisation.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpecifically, we shall effect the withdrawal of PMF personnel from VIP escort and guard duties,\u201d Egbetokun stated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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