Tinubu Orders Full Withdrawal of Police from VIPs to Boost National Security Operations
By Ahmed Isah
President Bola Tinubu has said the directive withdrawing police officers from VIPs and VVIPs will be enforced fully to strengthen national security operations.
He issued the warning during the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, emphasising that police personnel must be deployed to protect citizens rather than a small group of privileged office holders.
Tinubu instructed the National Security Adviser, the Minister of Police Affairs and the Inspector General of Police to ensure immediate enforcement of the directive.
The President said the Nigeria Police Force must be repositioned to confront kidnapping, terrorism, banditry and growing threats affecting vulnerable communities.
He explained that the Civil Defence Corps would assume VIP protection responsibilities, noting that the corps was armed and trained for such duties.
Tinubu said the security architecture would be reviewed to ensure that policing resources directly address areas most affected by violence and insecurity.
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Report 2 – Governance & Accountability Angle
Headline: Tinubu Warns Ministers Against Violating Police Withdrawal Order
Byline: By Ahmed Abba
Abuja, Dec. 10, 2025 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu has cautioned ministers against disregarding the Federal Government’s directive withdrawing police officers from VIPs and VVIPs.
Addressing members of the Federal Executive Council in Abuja, the President said the policy was not negotiable and must be implemented without delay.
He told ministers requiring police protection for specific assignments to seek clearance from the Inspector General of Police through the approved channels.
Tinubu directed the National Security Adviser and the Minister of Police Affairs to monitor compliance and provide periodic updates.
He stressed that governance reforms demanded strict discipline, adherence to directives and responsible use of public security resources.
The President said the withdrawal arrangement was part of broader efforts to improve efficiency in government and ensure accountability in the deployment of state institutions.
He reiterated that Civil Defence personnel would replace withdrawn police officers, in line with statutory mandates.
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Report 3 – Agric/Ranching Reform & Conflict-Mitigation Angle
Headline: Tinubu Orders Acceleration of Ranching Reforms to Curb Farmer-Herder Conflicts
Byline: By Ahmed Abba
Abuja, Dec. 10, 2025 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Livestock to begin immediate mobilisation for ranching reforms to reduce conflicts between herders and farmers across the country.
He issued the directive at the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, saying the reforms were essential to restoring stability in communities affected by recurring clashes.
Tinubu tasked the Vice President, Chairman of the National Economic Council, with sensitising governors and stakeholders on the constitutional requirements guiding land administration.
He said the rehabilitation of grazing areas and designated villages would support organised ranching systems and promote economic opportunities within the livestock sector.
The President said implementing ranching reforms would help eliminate violent disputes in vulnerable areas and strengthen community security.
He added that the withdrawal of police from VIP protection would allow more personnel to be mobilised to rural conflict zones, complementing the livestock reform agenda.
