IG Revives MOPOL to Intensify Fight Against Kidnapping, Banditry

IG Revives MOPOL to Intensify Fight Against Kidnapping, Banditry

The Inspector-General of Police has announced the revival and repositioning of the Police Mobile Force (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 to emerging security threats. The police leadership said the move would improve rapid response operations, intelligence-driven policing and the overall fight against criminal networks.

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. He urged officers to build on their expertise and contribute to ongoing efforts to restore peace across the country.

The police also disclosed that ongoing reforms and retraining exercises are designed to ensure that 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.