The police high command says there is no going back on it’s initial plan to withdraw mobile policemen, known as MOPOL, from influential personalities in the country.
Disclosing this to newsmen, yesterday, the spokesman, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, noted that the command “is addressing recent news regarding the possible reversal” of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) reform policy and the decision of Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to withdraw PMF personnel from certain important personalities.
“The force wishes to clarify that the decision to withdraw PMF personnel from escort and guard duties stands firm, and there will be no going back on this critical policy change.
“The withdrawal process has already commenced with a comprehensive report, which has been submitted by the committee assigned to oversee the seamless implementation of this directive. The IGP has activated the mobilisation process for establishment of Police Quick Intervention Squad (PQIS), which precedes the withdrawal policy.
“The decision to withdraw PMF personnel from Very Important Personalities (VIPs) is part of ongoing efforts to optimise the allocation of resources and enhance the efficiency of Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in its core mandate of safeguarding the lives and properties of all citizens.” he said