BREAKING: Nigerian Police IG Orders Commands To Strengthen Security For Courts, Judges Nationwide

The Nigeria Police Force has ordered all commands nationwide to reinforce security for the judiciary following directives from the Presidency.

According to a wireless message sent on December 8, 2025, by the Inspector-General of Police’s Secretariat in Abuja, all Commissioners of Police across the 36 state commands, the Federal Capital Territory, and various zonal and specialised units were instructed to prioritise the protection of courts and judges within their jurisdictions.

The message, addressed to senior police officers including Deputy Inspectors General, zonal AIGs, and heads of specialised units, emphasised that commands without existing Judges Protection Units (JPUs) should establish them immediately.

Officers were told to ensure that all judges and court facilities under their Area of Responsibility (AOR) are adequately protected at all times.

Police commands are required to confirm compliance with the directive without waiting for reminders, highlighting the urgency and importance of the order.

The communication was marked “very important” and “immediate.”

The directive follows broader presidential guidance on the withdrawal of police personnel from general escort and guard duties, signalling a shift towards more focused protection of key judicial figures and institutions.