The Federal Government has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police officers attached to VIP escort assignments across the country.
The directive affected personnel of the Nigeria Police Force previously deployed to private protection duties.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the decision on Friday.
He said the redeployment was part of efforts to reinforce frontline security operations nationwide.
According to him, thousands of officers have been reassigned to core policing functions, particularly community protection.
The move followed a deadly attack in Kwara State where at least 75 villagers were killed by gunmen.
The assailants reportedly stormed Woro community and neighbouring Nuku in Kwara North, setting buildings ablaze and forcing residents to flee.
Authorities said shops were destroyed and the residence of a traditional ruler was torched during the assault.
Idris explained that the redeployment aims to correct longstanding concerns over the use of police officers for private VIP protection.
He noted that the affected officers have already been integrated into operational commands.
States receiving immediate reinforcements include Kwara, Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger and the Federal Capital Territory.
Security presence has also been increased around places of worship, particularly churches during Sunday services.
The minister said President Bola Tinubu remained committed to a counter-terrorism strategy anchored on national sovereignty.
However, he added that Nigeria is open to intelligence and surveillance cooperation with partners such as the United States.
The government reiterated its resolve to restore peace and ensure citizens can live and worship without fear.
