Analyst Criticizes Police Withdrawal Following Tinubu's Directive, Senate Raises Concerns

Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf condemns the Senate's outcry against Bola Tinubu's order to withdraw police from VIPs, citing potential security implications. The Senate raised alarm over the directive during a recent session, with Senate President Godswil Akpabio relaying the message from Tinubu during the presentation of the 2026 budget.
The move has sparked general reactions and concerns about the state of insecurity in Nigeria.
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