Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- A House of Representatives member from Akwa Ibom State, Clement Jimbo, has faulted the directive by President Bola Tinubu ordering the withdrawal of police personnel from VIPs in Nigeria.

Speaking when he appeared as a guest on Channels TV's The Morning Brief on Thursday, Mr Jimbo said Mr Tinubu's decision poses a security risk to Nigerian lawmakers and other politicians.

"So, withdrawing this security personnel from many of our colleagues: Senators, House of Representatives (members) from the North, you are further exposing them to insecurity, and their lives could be in danger," he said.

The lawmaker, a member of the APC, represents Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency.

Mr Jimbo insisted that the major respons...