Akpabio Appeals to Tinubu to Reconsider Police Withdrawal Decision
Nigerian Senator Godswill Akpabio has urged President Bola Tinubu to review the decision to withdraw police protection from VIPs, particularly lawmakers. The move follows the redeployment of police personnel to core duties in communities.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticized the decision, emphasizing the security crisis in Nigeria. Several lawmakers have expressed concerns over their safety due to the withdrawal of police protection.
Akpabio made the plea during the 2026 budget presentation in the Senate.
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