The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has debunked information circulating in the social media that it has withdrawn security details of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike and other prominent government officials.
The Force in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by its spokesman, CSP David Hundeyin, the police clarified that the information circulating on the social media, noting that the document purportedly signed by a certain “CSP Usman Abdulahi” was fake and there is no officer by that name in the Force.”
The police statement reads in part:
The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address a purported document circulating widely on social media and other platforms, claiming to originate from 50 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron, Abuja, directing all police officers attached to certain individuals to report back to base immediately.
“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.”
The police, however, disclosed that it has commenced the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s directive that police personnel attached to VIPs be withdrawn, but that the process is taking a structured process to ensure there were no lapses.
According to the statement, “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.
