LEAKED MEMO: Nigeria Police Order Maximum Security At Presidential Villa, Bar Retired Officers From Main Gate Ahead Of Pension Protest

The directive was contained in an internal police wireless message dated July 9, 2026, obtained by SaharaReporters.

The Nigeria Police Force has ordered an immediate reinforcement of security around the Presidential Villa in Abuja, directing officers to prevent a group of protesting retired officers from approaching or gaining access to the Villa's main gate.

The directive was contained in an internal police wireless message dated July 9, 2026, obtained by SaharaReporters.

The message, marked "Immediate," was transmitted from the Commander, Mobile Police Force (MOPOL) 24 PMF Prescort, to the Officer Commanding (OC) Provost 24 PMF and all Unit Commanders (UCs), with copies sent to the Chief Police Security Officer (CPSO) to the Commander-in-Chief, the State House, and all Squadron Police Officers (SPOs).

According to the wireless message, the directive originated from the Chief Police Security Officer to the Commander-in-Chief at the State House, Abuja.