The Presidency has urged Nigerians to join hands with the Federal Government in monitoring and reporting any violation of President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive ordering the withdrawal of police escorts from private individuals and VIPs.
Daniel Bwala, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, made the appeal during a live interview on TVC on Sunday. He said citizen participation is essential to ensuring that the reforms aimed at freeing police officers for national security duties are fully enforced.
According to Bwala, the directive is part of President Tinubu’s broader security overhaul, which seeks to reposition the Nigeria Police Force for more professional and effective public service. He noted that many officers currently attached to private individuals are needed in communities, on highways, and in areas battling crime.
Bwala encouraged Nigerians to promptly report cases where police escorts remain attached to individuals who are not legally entitled to such protection. He stressed that the success of the policy depends on collective vigilance and public willingness to speak up.
The presidential aide added that the Tinubu administration is committed to strengthening policing across the country, ensuring that security personnel are deployed where they are most needed rather than serving private interests.
The directive has drawn mixed reactions nationwide, with many Nigerians welcoming the move as a step toward restoring professionalism in the police force, while others question whether enforcement will be consistent, especially among the political and business elite.
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