Author: kayode amuda

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate withdrawal of police officers assigned to provide security for Very Important Persons (VIPs) across the country.

A statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said that henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on their core policing duties.

The presidential directive was issued at the security meeting President Tinubu held on Sunday with the police, Air Force, Army chiefs, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services in Abuja.

According to the presidential directive, VIPs who require police protection will now request well-armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
Many parts of Nigeria, especially remote areas, have few policemen at stations, making the task of protecting and defending the populace difficult.

The statement said that, in view of the current security challenges facing the country, Tinubu is desirous of boosting police presence in all communities.

Already, President Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 30,000 additional police officers. The federal government is also collaborating with the states to upgrade police training facilities nationwide.

Sunday’s meeting was attended by Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke; Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; and Director-General of the Department of State Services, Tosin Adeola Ajayi.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed gratitude to the nation’s security agencies following the successful rescue of Catholic school students in Niger State and worshippers abducted in Kwara State.

In a statement on Sunday, he promised that every Nigerian would be safe under his watch.

His statement read: “You will recall that I cancelled my trip to the G20 summit in South Africa to enable me to coordinate the security efforts at home.

“Thanks to the efforts of our security forces over the last few days, all the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State have been rescued.

“I am equally happy that 51 out of the missing students of the Catholic School in Niger State, have been recovered.

“Let me be clear: I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people.”

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering resolve to eradicate terrorism and banditry across Northern Nigeria.

The President said no part of the country would be allowed to bleed while the Federal Government watches.

Tinubu made this statement on Saturday at the 25th anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, in Kaduna.

The President was represented at the event by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.

Tinubu said he inherited a daunting security situation but remains committed to restoring safety.

The Nigerian leader further said that his administration would reverse the prolonged economic decline of the region.

He cited the anticipated rollout of crude oil from the Kolmani fields and other emerging prospects as opportunities for economic renewal.

“I won’t allow the Northern Nigeria to continue to bleed. I will tame the insecurity menace,” Tinubu said.