The Nigeria Police Drive (NPF) has dismissed a doc circulating on social media alleging that cops connected to a number of high-profile people had been ordered to report again to the 50 Police Cell Drive (PMF) Squadron in Abuja.
In an announcement posted on Drive’s official X deal with on Friday, Benjamin Hundeyin, Drive Public Relations Officer, described the doc as faux and deceptive.
The memo, purportedly signed by one Suleiman Abdullahi (CSP), who was recognized because the Admin Officer of the squadron, listed a number of distinguished Nigerians whose police safety was allegedly affected.
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The names listed within the solid doc embody Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President; Namadi Sambo, former Vice President; Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory; Aisha Buhari, former First Woman; Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Supreme Court docket Justice; Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO Director-Basic; Ahmed Lawan, former Senate President; Tanko Al-Makura (Senator), Ramatu Tijjani, Yusuf Gagdi, Ibrahim Massari and others.
The Police clarified that no officer bearing the title “CSP Suleiman Abdullahi” is serving with the 50 PMF Squadron, including that the place of Admin Officer in any PMF Squadron isn’t held by an officer of the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police.
In response to the assertion, the doc was a deliberate try and sow confusion and mislead the general public in regards to the ongoing implementation of the Presidential Directive ordering the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP duties.
“For emphasis, the Nigeria Police Drive confirms that the implementation of the Presidential Directive on the withdrawal of cops from VIP duties has certainly commenced.
“Nevertheless, this course of is being carried out in a structured, phased, {and professional} method to make sure that no safety vacuum is created that might be exploited by felony components,” the assertion stated.
The Drive reassured Nigerians that satisfactory measures have been put in place to keep up regulation and order all through the transition interval and emphasised that public security isn’t in danger.
The Police additionally urged residents to rely solely on official communication channels for correct data and keep away from circulating unverified paperwork able to undermining public confidence.
Reiterating its dedication to transparency and accountability, the NPF stated it stays targeted on safeguarding lives and property throughout the nation.
