Nigerian Inspector-Normal Egbetokun Orders Withdrawal Of Police Cell Power From Personal Escort Duties

IGP lamented the gradual diversion of PMF personnel into non‑core assignments, significantly non-public and VIP escort duties, which he stated had undermined the unit’s operational vigour.

The Nigeria Police Power underneath Inspector General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun, has introduced a sweeping reorganisation of the Police Cell Power (PMF) to bolster inner safety and sharpen its speedy‑response capabilities.

The directive, contained in a press release signed by Power Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi, was given at a convention with PMF Squadron Commanders on the Power Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, 22 April 2025.

In his deal with, the IGP lamented the gradual diversion of PMF personnel into non‑core assignments, significantly non-public and VIP escort duties, which he stated had undermined the unit’s operational vigour.

He reiterated that the PMF was conceived because the elite strike arm of the Nigeria Police Power, entrusted with quelling riots, managing emergencies and confronting violent threats with pace and precision.

To treatment these deviations, the IGP introduced that each one PMF officers presently engaged in unauthorised deployments could be withdrawn instantly.

He additional mandated common quarterly coaching periods centred on ethics and professionalism, and ordered that absolutely geared up, fight‑prepared items be saved on fixed standby throughout each Squadron to make sure speedy tactical assist.

“To handle this, the IGP has introduced a collection of measures together with the fast withdrawal of PMF personnel from unauthorised deployments, common quarterly coaching targeted on ethics and professionalism, and necessary standby of absolutely geared up, combat-ready items throughout all Squadrons for speedy tactical assist.

The IGP additionally declared that PMF Commanders will probably be held accountable for the conduct of their personnel and urged them to steer proactively by way of common coaching, inspections, and mentorship geared toward upholding self-discipline, respect for human rights, and operational excellence.”

“Reaffirming the Power’s dedication to restoring the PMF to its rightful function as a disciplined and reliable tactical arm, the IGP highlighted plans to introduce new management methods and capacity-building initiatives designed to satisfy fashionable safety challenges and align with international greatest practices.”

The IGP charged all PMF Squadron Commanders to embrace the reform as knowledgeable and ethical accountability, reiterating that the Nigeria Police Power stays dedicated to its mandate of safeguarding lives, property, and nationwide safety.”