President Bola Tinubu has directed police officers to stop guarding VIPs and focus on community policing instead. This move aims to boost security in remote areas where police presence is currently lacking.
- Key Changes:
- Police officers will be redeployed from VIP duties to core policing functions
- VIPs will now seek security personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
- 30,000 additional police officers will be recruited to strengthen community policing
- Police training facilities will be upgraded nationwide
The President emphasized that the current security challenges in Nigeria require a stronger police presence in communities. This policy shift marks a significant restructuring of security priorities, focusing on community policing and frontline response to threats

