The Nigeria Police Force has debunked a viral document circulating on social media claiming that officers attached to certain VIPs were ordered to return to base by the 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron in Abuja. The Force clarified that the document did not originate from the squadron as alleged.
A statement by the force public relations officer CSP. Benjamin Hundeyin noted that the document—purportedly signed by one “CSP Suleiman Abdullahi”—is fake. The NPF explained that no such officer exists in the 50 PMF Squadron and that the role of Admin Officer in any PMF squadron is not held by an officer of CSP rank. The Force described the document as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.
The NPF confirmed that while the Presidential Directive on the withdrawal of police officers from VIP duties is indeed underway, it is being implemented in phases and handled professionally. The structured approach, the Force noted, is designed to prevent any security gaps that could be exploited by criminals.
The public is advised to rely solely on verified police communication and avoid sharing unconfirmed documents capable of causing panic or eroding trust. The Nigeria Police Force reassured citizens of its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of lives and property.