Recent reforms by former IGP Kayode Egbetokun (who served until February 2026) increased the number of squadrons nationwide from 74 to 80 . These are spread across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The , popularly known as MOPOL , is the specialized paramilitary arm of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) . Originally established as a "strike" or anti-riot unit, it has evolved into a formidable tactical force responsible for high-risk internal security, counter-terrorism, and crisis management. 1. Historical Background & Purpose
The PMF was designed to bridge the gap between conventional police duties and military intervention. It was created as a specialized unit to handle:
Intervening in major crises where regular police lack the training or firepower to cope.
Nigeria Police Mobile Force (mopol) -
Recent reforms by former IGP Kayode Egbetokun (who served until February 2026) increased the number of squadrons nationwide from 74 to 80 . These are spread across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The , popularly known as MOPOL , is the specialized paramilitary arm of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) . Originally established as a "strike" or anti-riot unit, it has evolved into a formidable tactical force responsible for high-risk internal security, counter-terrorism, and crisis management. 1. Historical Background & Purpose Nigeria Police Mobile Force (Mopol)
The PMF was designed to bridge the gap between conventional police duties and military intervention. It was created as a specialized unit to handle: Recent reforms by former IGP Kayode Egbetokun (who
Intervening in major crises where regular police lack the training or firepower to cope. Originally established as a "strike" or anti-riot unit,