IGP ORDERS IMMEDIATE WITHDRAWAL OF POLICE PERSONNEL

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Monday ordered the immediate withdrawal of police personnel attached to politicians, multi -national companies, business entrepreneurs and corporate individuals.

Idris also said a memo would be forwarded to President Muhammadu Buhari for approval.

The memo, according to the IGP, is expected to serve as guideline for deployment to VIPs, political, public office holders and others in the country.

He said the move was imperative because of the present security challenges in the country.

And, following alleged abuse of police spy number plates, the IGP directed that all holders of such numbers to return them and re-apply.

He stated these at the Force Headquarters in Abuja during the monthly meeting with commissioners of police and other senior officers.