All MOPOL on special duty in Benue withdrawn with immediate effect (Memo)

The Nigeria Police has reportedly ordered the immediate withdrawal of Mobile Policeman, otherwise known as MOPOL currently on special duties in Benue State.

The officers, who were earlier sent to the state to curb the clashes between farmers and herdsmen, have been asked to return to their various duties.

It was gathered that a signal dated July 31, 2018 was sent to the COMOPOL headquarters in Makurdi demanding all mobile policemen across the state to withdraw with immediate effect.

However, reasons for the withdrawal for the withdrawal was not stated but those in-charge were ordered to ‘treat the signal with utmost importance.’