In strict compliance with the directive of President Bola Tinubu prohibiting the deployment of police personnel for VIP escort and guard duties, the police has revealed that it has constituted a special enforcement team to monitor and ensure total adherence to the presidential order.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin in a statement issued Saturday said the enforcement team carried out an extensive monitoring exercise across key locations in Lagos State.
He said: “On 6th December 2025, commencing at about 1000 hours, the enforcement team carried out an extensive monitoring exercise across key locations in Lagos State, including the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, the Domestic Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, and several other strategic points.
“The exercise revealed a satisfactory and commendable level of compliance by officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force.
“No case of unauthorised deployment of police personnel for VIP escort duties was recorded during the monitoring, and consequently, no arrest was made.”
Hundeyin added that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun reiterated the Force’s commitment to the full implementation of the presidential directive.
He said the Police Force remained resolute in redeploying its personnel to core policing duties aimed at enhancing general security, crime prevention, and protection of lives and property across the country.
He assured that the police would continue to enforce this policy nationwide without fear or favour and urged continued support as the Force works towards a more professional, efficient, and citizen-centered policing system.