Police Beef Up Security At Aso Rock Over Planned Protest

The Nigeria Police Force has ordered increased security around the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja over reported plans by some retired operatives to stage a protest.

Naija News understands that some retired Police officers have planned to stage a protest at the Villa gate to drive home their demand for improved welfare and the resolution of longstanding grievances over their pensions and other entitlements.

In response to the planned protest, the Police leadership has ordered an immediate reinforcement of security around the Presidential Villa to prevent the protesters from approaching or gaining access to the Villa’s main gate.

According to Sahara Reporters, the directive was contained in an internal police wireless message dated July 9, 2026.

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.

The order instructed security personnel to ensure “adequate deployment of personnel around the Presidential Villa with immediate effect.”

It further stated that “under no circumstances” should the retired officers currently protesting be allowed to come close to or gain access to the gate of the Presidential Villa.

The directive added that the deployed officers must maintain a firm yet professional presence in handling the situation and prevent any security breaches.

The message read in part: “Maintain a firm but professional security presence. Ensure strict access control and handle the situation with utmost restraint while preventing any breach of security.”

The commanding officer also directed all recipients of the message to comply strictly with the order.

Naija News understands that the retired police officers have repeatedly described the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) as “inhumane,” “fraudulent,” and “slavery,” and are urging President Bola Tinubu to assent to the Nigeria Police Force Pension Board Bill, which seeks to remove the police from the CPS and establish a dedicated pension board for the force.