Expose VIPs flouting police escort ban – Presidency

The Presidency has urged Nigerians to play an active role in ensuring adherence to President Bola Tinubu’s directive withdrawing police escorts from certain VIPs.

Daniel Bwala, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, made the call during a TVC interview on Sunday. He stressed that the administration was determined to enforce the policy and encouraged the public to document any breach.

“If you come across a celebrity, business figure, or any private individual using police protection contrary to the President’s instruction, please record what you can, photo or video,” Bwala said.

He clarified that the directive does not completely strip government officials of security escorts, noting that some key public officers would still receive authorised protection.

According to him, alternative security outfits, including the State Security Service (SSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), may be assigned where necessary.

“In such cases, it might be the SSS or Civil Defence providing security support, but not the police. Police officers should not be attached to individuals who fall outside the President’s exemption list,” he added.