Clarifying the Directive of the IGP on Withdrawal Of The PMF personnel of the NPF From VIPs.
We understand that there have been some misunderstanding regarding the directive of IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM, about withdrawing members of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Unit From Specialised Services For VIPs. It is crucial to provide clarifications to address this.
First and Foremost, let us be clear, At No Point did the Force intend to strip VIPs {Who are legally and Statutorily entitled to police escorts}of their Security Details. Doing so would be unsafe and counter productive. Instead the objective is to reassign the withdrawn PMF personnel to the recently established Special Intervention Squad (SIS).
For those who genuinely require Specialised Police Escorts, This Vital Service will continue to be provided by other units of the Force such as the Special Protection Unit (SPU). However, Individuals Who do not fall within and enjoy the legal framework for such security details would strictly be Screened and their Application thoroughly assessed For Consideration If Necessary.
To Eliminate any misunderstandings, it is important to specifically emphasize that the withdrawal of Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel does not equate a blanket ban on all police officers providing VIP escort services. This withdrawal refers only to PMF personnel, Who are just one unit within the broader police force. We encourage everyone to read the full contents of our press statements rather than giving headlines whimsical meanings and spreading distorted Information For Free Comprehensive Understanding of this matter, we strongly recommend you peruse our press releases dated 29th June,2023, 10th July, 2023 and 24th July,2023.
These Statements provide a clear and accurate perspective on the directive.
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