Turai, wife of President Umaru Yar'Adua, is among those to lose their police aides, in the first act of Ogbonnaya Onovo as substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP), who on Wednesday ordered the immediate withdrawal of such personnel from those not entitled to them.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a list of those entitled in March.

All such aides - 100,000 out of a total police workforce of 377,000 - have seven days to return to commands where more officers are required to meet urgent operational needs, such as tackling crime.

They are also being withdrawn to 'restore the dignity of policemen' now turned into domestic servants, Onovo said.

Other personalities affected by the withdrawal include all former Heads of State or Presidents, including Olusegun Obasanjo; wife of Vice President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience; former Governors and their Deputies; the wives of current Governors and those of their Deputies; and the wives of council Chairmen.

Also affected are the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman; national Chairmen of political parties - including that of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Vincent Ogbulafor - and a host of other federal and state officials.


http://www.independentngonline.com/news/tfpg/article04

All na demo. Has this not been done before? How come these police men/aides found their way back to the ex-presidents et al again? Nobody can tell me now, that if i happen to see an Ex-governor or president now, that he will not have a policeman by his side! Maybe what they will do now is that these so-called police aides will no longer be in uniform.

demo stration of madness from the IG

Government Magic, how about the policemen who move about with bank chairmen.

Give Onovo the chance to prove he is up to the job, if he fails to live up to expectation then he should be held to account.

kuramo:

Give Onovo the chance to prove he is up to the job, if he fails to live up to expectation then he should be held to account.

I totally agree with you

kuramo:

Give Onovo the chance to prove he is up to the job, if he fails to live up to expectation then he should be held to account.

OK, lets give him a chance. I am not holding my breath though! One thing i have learned about public office holders and politicians in Nigeria is that they are ALL liars and blow 'hot air' until proven otherwise

What is the political reasoning behind this?

Do our ex-leaders not deserve protection like Tony Blair and George Bush?

Is the reasoning that they have stolen enough money to provide their own security? If so, abeg say so and stop beating around the bush. And if so, why not prosecute them?

All countries ex-leaders deserve protection from the Police.

Demonstration of madness from the new IG.

Its a good start but will they uphold it?. We have seen such gra gra many times for nigeria let hope this one will not be like other.
What of all the roger men along our death traps(roads).

Ex politicians of any country DO NOT deserve over ONE QUATER of a nations police force, especially when crime and insecurity is rampant.

Epiphany:

OK, lets give him a chance. I am not holding my breath though! One thing i have learned about public office holders and politicians in Nigeria is that they are ALL liars and blow 'hot air' until proven otherwise

Actions like this are the reasons why Nigeria would never program " Give them a chance u say " We have been giving them a chance since 1960. The odds are stacked against the current IG in the area of success . Historically every single IG Nigeria has produced have been corrupt.

Any way never mind - Nigerians have a short memory -

Let give them a chance .

c u in the after life.

MrCrackles:

Onovo is an idiot. . . . . I aint buying the cheap attention and publicity stunt!
It is simple, all he will show us is the absence of uniform wearing and gun wielding vagabonds around first ladies and ex Presidents/Govs
Those idiots will still be sorrounded by a lot of mufti wearing policemen which to me, are far too much anyway
Those excess police personnels are better of on our streets fighting crimes as well as maintaining law and order

An idiot? Just because you think it is publicity stunt?

MrCrackles, this is not fair at all. You better pass this statement my friend.

Ex-Presidents deserve police protection.

Yap yap yap,Mr Onovo you have done the speaking aspect,now let's see if you've got the balls to do the enforcement aspect
I'd really love to see the look on Yara sick's face when you withdraw Turai's orderlies

kuramo:

Give Onovo the chance to prove he is up to the job, if he fails to live up to expectation then he should be held to account.

The same way we gave Yar'adua a chance and he continues to mess up?
Withdrawing police is not the key problems with the police, I bet they prefer that kind of duty cos they are not gainfully engaged in their primary duties. Get them to focus on their jobs and then the demand for personal escorts will reduce.

With all the looting past presidents and governors done can't they hire professional security? Maids? Pay kids to do their shopping for them? Shit, nigeria nigeria,

Jarus:

Ex-Presidents deserve police protection.

Are you serious? Not after stealing our money.

good initiative
wont hold my breath to see it actually put in place for the duration of his term in office however