Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has
ordered the immediate withdrawal of police mobile force (PMF) personnel from
private individuals across the country.
A statement by Muyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, said
Egbetokun issued the directive on Tuesday during a conference with PMF squadron
commanders at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Describing the PMF as “the elite tactical arm of the
police”, the IGP said the unit must be repositioned to focus on its core
mandate of responding swiftly to riots, emergencies, and violent threats.
He decried the assignment of PMF operatives to escort and guard duties for VIPs and private individuals, calling it a “distortion that weakens operational effectiveness”.
Egbetokun also unveiled a series of reforms, including
quarterly ethics and professionalism training, and the mandatory standby of
fully equipped, combat-ready units in all squadrons.
“Commanders will be held accountable for the conduct of
their personnel,” he said, while urging them to lead proactively through
inspections, training, and mentorship.
The IGP noted that the reforms are part of a broader effort
to restore discipline, uphold human rights, and raise operational standards in
line with global best practices.
He reaffirmed the force’s commitment to restoring the PMF to
its designated role as a “disciplined and dependable tactical arm”.
Egbetokun expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for
his continued support and acknowledged the role of international partners in
strengthening the force’s technical capacity.
He also asked all PMF commanders to embrace the reform as a
“professional and moral responsibility”.
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