Tag: MOPOL revival

By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed The Inspector General of Police has announced the revival and repositioning of the Police Mobile Force, popularly known as MOPOL, as part of renewed efforts to combat kidnapping, banditry, insurgency and other violent crimes across the country. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the operational readiness of the specialised police unit and enhancing its capacity to respond swiftly to emerging security threats nationwide. Police leadership said the move would improve rapid response operations, intelligence driven policing and the overall fight against organised criminal networks operating in various parts of the country. Speaking during a training programme for Mobile Police instructors, the IGP stressed the critical role of MOPOL in tackling insecurity, noting that the unit possesses the specialised training and tactical capabilities required to confront banditry and insurgency head on. He urged officers to build on their expertise and contribute meaningfully to ongoing efforts to restore peace across affected communities in the country. The police disclosed that ongoing reforms and retraining exercises are designed to ensure Mobile Police squadrons remain well equipped, properly led and fully prepared for deployment in security operations nationwide. The development forms part of broader measures by security agencies to address persistent security challenges and improve the protection of lives and property across Nigeria.