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Anambra Police Raises Alarm Over Masked Security Personnel Protecting VIPs, Warns Of Risks

Global UpfrontApr 5, 2026April 5, 20260

The Anambra State Police Command on Sunday Easter day expressed “serious concern” over the growing trend of some security operatives concealing their identities while providing

Remain On Standby Nationwide, Nigeria Police Order Officers On VIP, Patrol Duties

Global UpfrontJan 27, 2026January 27, 20260

The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Force Headquarters Abuja, has issued a directive instructing that officers assigned to Very Important Persons (VIP) and regular

Did Tinubu Aim To Sabotage Christmas?

Global UpfrontDec 25, 2025December 25, 20251

“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” – Burton Hillis Today

Military Arrest 4 Policemen On VIP Escort Duty In Violation Of President Tinubu’s Directive

Global UpfrontDec 23, 2025December 23, 20250

By Zagazola Makama The Nigerian military has arrested four police officers for allegedly providing unauthorised escort services to a Very Important Person (VIP) in contravention

Police Escorts For Sale: Why The President’s Order Is Already in Trouble — And What Must Happen Next

Global UpfrontDec 12, 2025December 12, 20250

Group Captain Sadeeq Garba Shehu (rtd) Yesterday on Channels Television a federal legislator from Cross Rivers state (I missed his name would have put it

Seyi Tinubu’s Outlandish Security Escorts

Global UpfrontDec 12, 2025December 12, 20250

Punch Editorial Board, December 12, 2025 WHEN Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka stepped out of a high-profile hotel in Lagos last week, he was greeted by

Withdrawal Of Police From VIPs

Global UpfrontDec 2, 2025December 2, 20251

Daily Trust Editorial, Tuesday December 2, 2025 On November 23, 2025, President Bola Tinubu ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very

Egbetokun, Withdraw Police From VIPs

Global UpfrontNov 21, 2025November 21, 20250

By Punch Editorial Board For decades, the Nigeria Police Force has brazenly prioritised the protection of Very Important Personalities at the expense of its primary

Over 100,000 Policemen Assigned To VIPs — EU Report

Global UpfrontNov 11, 2025November 11, 20250

More than 100,000 officers of the Nigeria Police Force (MPF) are currently deployed to protect politicians and other Very Important Persons, raising concerns over inadequate

End VIP Police Protection Now

Global UpfrontSep 23, 2025September 23, 20250

By Punch Editorial Board THE sight of Nigeria’s elite police officers guarding gated mansions, carrying bags, or holding umbrellas for wealthy individuals and their spouses