The Nigeria Police has denied releasing a viral document announcing the withdrawal of ordelies from Very Important Persons including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
In a statement issued on Friday, November 28, by Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force Public Relations Officer, the police described the document as fake
Recall that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun had earlier announced the withdrawal of over 11,000 police officers attached to VIPs across the nation.
The IGPs’ move followed a directive issued by the president for the Police to withdraw all officers attached to top personalities.
At the peak of this directive, a document purported to have emanated from the 50 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron, Abuja circulated online.
According to the document, the squadron had directed all police officers attached to certain individuals including the Chief Justice of Nigeria, the FCT minister among others, to report back to base immediately.
However, Hundeyin, in the statement said the Force wishes to categorically state that this document, allegedly signed by one CSP Suleiman Abdullahi, described as the Admin Officer of the squadron, is fake and should be disregarded by the public.
“There is no officer by the name CSP Suleiman Abdullahi serving in 50 PMF Squadron, nor is the position of Admin Officer in any PMF squadron held by an officer of the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP). This fabrication appears to be a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and create unnecessary confusion.
“For emphasis, the Nigeria Police Force confirms that the implementation of the Presidential Directive on the withdrawal of police officers from VIP duties has indeed commenced.
“However, this process is being carried out in a structured, phased, and professional manner to ensure that no security vacuum is created that could be exploited by criminal elements. Our priority remains the safety and security of all Nigerians, and measures have been put in place to ensure absolute maintenance of law and order throughout the transition period.
“The public is urged to rely on official channels for accurate information and to refrain from sharing unverified documents that could undermine public confidence. The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the protection of lives and property at all times,” Hundeyin added.
