POLICE WITHDRAWN FROM VIPs DEPLOYED TO INSECURITY-PRONE COMMUNITIES- FG

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Mohammed Idris, the minister of information and national orientation, stated that the Nigeria police force has done a big reorganization of officers who used to protect important people.

He explained that these officers have been sent to different areas in Kwara, Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory.
Their new job is to do regular police work in those communities.

President Bola Tinubu called the Kwara killings “beastly” and “heartless” and said the government will use all its resources to hunt down those who attacked civilians.

Idris said enhanced deployments now include better intelligence, rapid-response units, and increased visible policing around places of worship.

The information minister said the president has reiterated that Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations remain fully Nigerian-led, while welcoming selective international cooperation on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance from partners like the United States.

“With heightened deployments now underway in at-risk communities, President Tinubu is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to safeguarding Nigerian lives and upholding the fundamental right of all citizens to worship freely,” he said.

“Enhanced security around places of worship, including increased visible presence around churches on Sundays, is being implemented in close coordination with the local community and faith leaders.

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The Nigeria Police Force has taken another step to make security stronger by moving a large number of officers who were previously responsible for protecting high–profile individuals. These officers are now back in their usual roles, helping to improve security in local areas. This change has already made a noticeable difference in places like Kwara, Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory.