Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police Escorts from VIPs to Boost National Security

In a significant move to address security challenges, Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate withdrawal of police officers attached to VIPs across Nigeria. The decision aims to bolster community policing and improve nationwide security by redeploying personnel to core duties.

This directive follows a high-level security meeting attended by top officials, including service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police. Additionally, the President has approved the recruitment of 30,000 new police officers to strengthen law enforcement nationwide.