ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has announced significant progress in implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's directive to withdraw police personnel from VIP escort and guard duties, stating that a recent enforcement operation found full compliance. In a statement issued on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Force Public Relations Officer CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed a "high level of compliance" with the presidential order, which aims to redeploy officers to core policing responsibilities to enhance public safety. The assessment followed a special monitoring exercise conducted by a team from Force Headquarters in Lagos. Officers monitored key locations, including the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge and the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, between 10:00 a.m. and the close of operations. "The team reported that... no police officer was found violating the directive by providing unauthorised escort services to VIPs,...
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