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By Andrew Haruna
Abuja, Nigeria – The Inspector-Common of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive for the instant withdrawal of Police Cell Pressure (PMF) personnel from people categorized as Very Vital Individuals (VIPs), marking a decisive step in ongoing efforts to restructure the operations of the Nigeria Police Pressure.
Pressure Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, introduced the event in an announcement launched on Sunday, noting that the directive is a part of a broader reorganisation technique of the PMF, also called MOPOL.
In accordance with Adejobi, it’s “worrisome” that cellular law enforcement officials—who’re educated for specialised tactical assignments—have been relegated to non-core duties equivalent to escorting VIPs and guarding personal properties. This pattern, he said, undermines the operational integrity and effectivity of the elite unit.
“The PMF was by no means designed to be a safety outfit for particular person elites. Its position in counterinsurgency, riot management, and safety of vital infrastructure have to be reemphasized,” the assertion learn.
As a part of the IGP’s directive, PMF personnel are to be withdrawn from all unauthorized deployments, and every squadron should preserve fully-equipped, combat-ready standby groups able to delivering fast tactical help each time required.
The Inspector-Common additionally introduced that the Nigeria Police Pressure will start quarterly coaching for PMF personnel with emphasis on ethics, professionalism, and operational readiness.
Moreover, all PMF Squadron Commanders have been positioned on discover, with the IGP stressing that they are going to be held accountable for any misconduct or deviation from the reform mandate.
“That is each knowledgeable and ethical duty. All Squadron Commanders should lead by instance by means of fixed inspection, mentorship, and efficiency analysis,” the IGP charged.
The Nigerian Cell Police Pressure, or MOPOL, contains roughly 40,000 personnel throughout 52 squadrons nationwide. Whereas the unit’s core duties revolve round nationwide safety threats, a good portion of its operatives have lengthy been connected to VIPs, a follow now below sharp evaluation.
The police chief reiterated the pressure’s dedication to its constitutional mandate of defending lives and property, emphasizing that reforms will proceed within the curiosity of nationwide safety and public belief.
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