The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a document circulating on social media claiming that officers attached to selected individuals have been ordered to return to the 50 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron in Abuja.
Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, described the document as “fake and should be disregarded,” noting that it was allegedly signed by a non-existent officer.
“There is no officer by the name CSP Suleiman Abdullahi serving in 50 PMF Squadron, nor is the position of Admin Officer in any PMF squadron held by an officer of the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police,” Hundeyin said.
He added that the circulation of the document appeared to be “a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and create unnecessary confusion.”
Hundeyin confirmed that the implementation of the Presidential Directive on the withdrawal of police officers from VIP duties had commenced, but stressed that the process was being carried out methodically.
“This withdrawal is being implemented in a structured, phased, and professional manner to ensure no security vacuum is created that could be exploited by criminal elements,” he said.
Reassuring the public, he emphasized that the Force remains focused on maintaining law and order throughout the transition.
“Our priority remains the safety and security of all Nigerians, and measures have been put in place to ensure absolute maintenance of law and order,” Hundeyin stated.
He urged the public to rely solely on verified police communication channels for accurate information and avoid sharing unverified materials that could undermine public confidence.
