Acting on a presidential directive, the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, confirmed on Thursday the withdrawal of 11,566 officers who were previously assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs).
Egbetokun made this known during an ongoing meeting with senior police officers in Abuja, noting that the presidential order has given him the mandate to fully implement the directive without interference.
According to him, no VIP will question the recall of their security personnel since the instruction came directly from the President.
He urged officers to remain professional and committed to securing the nation, stressing the need for round-the-clock efforts to prevent criminal activities across the country.
The IGP added that the police will not relent in addressing current security challenges and are working closely with other security agencies to ensure national safety.
