The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a viral document circulating on social media that falsely claimed to originate from the 50 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron, Abuja, directing officers attached to certain VIPs to immediately report back to base.
In a statement on Friday, Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the document, purportedly signed by one CSP Suleiman Abdullahi, as the Admin Officer of the squadron — is forged and should be completely disregarded.
Hundeyin, who clarified that no officer by that name is serving in the 50 PMF Squadron, said the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) is not assigned to the role of Admin Officer in any PMF formation.
Describing the circulation of the fake memo as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and sow confusion, Hundeyin urged Nigerians to remain vigilant against misinformation.
He, however, confirmed that the Nigeria Police Force has commenced the implementation of the Presidential Directive on the withdrawal of police officers from VIP duties. According to him, the process is being executed in a structured, phased, and professional manner to ensure no security vacuum is created that could be exploited by criminal elements.
“Our priority remains the safety and security of all Nigerians. Adequate measures have been put in place to maintain law and order throughout the transition period”, he said.
The Police further appealed to the public to rely solely on official channels for accurate information and to avoid sharing unverified documents capable of undermining confidence in security institutions.
The statement reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of lives and property nationwide.
