POLICE ORDER 11,566 SECURITY PERSONNEL GUARDING NIGERIAN VIPs TO IMMEDIATELY WITHDRAW TO BASE

The Nigeria Police Force has issued urgent instructions for all personnel assigned to provide security for high-profile individuals to report back to base by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

The directive, issued under reference AB: 4087/FCT/50PMF/VOL.10/ specifies that the order applies to officers assigned to 20 Very Important Persons (VIPs), including former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; former First Lady Aisha Buhari; Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun; and the Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III.

The 20 names in memo dated November 26, 2025, are listed as follows: Chief Judge of Nigeria; FCT Minister Nyesom Wike; Former Vice President Namadi Sambo; Minister of State for Labour; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Senator Tanko Almakura; APC Women Leader; Alhaji Kamba; and the Olu of Warri.

Others are Hon. Ngozi Iweala; Senator Ahmed Lawal; Hon. Khalifa Abdul; Hon. Yusuf Gagdi; Dr. Ramatu Tijjani; Hon. Vetra; Hon. Moses Ternege; Managing Director, Barelco; Engineer Okeke; Former First Lady Aisha Buhari and Hon. Ibrahim Masari

This directive is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts to strengthen policing across the country, particularly in remote areas where limited manpower has made it challenging for officers to protect and defend communities effectively.

According to reports, 20 VIPs are affected by this order, which aims to redeploy police officers to focus on core policing responsibilities. Those seeking protection will now be required to request well-armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).