Nigeria, April 23 -- The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has announced plans to revamp the Police Mobile Force (PMF) to strengthen internal security and enhance operational readiness.

This was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement signed by the police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

According to the statement, Mr Egbetokun announced the plan on Tuesday during a conference with Squadron Commanders of the PMF at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

"The IGP emphasised the need to reposition the PMF in line with its original mandate as the Nigeria Police Force's elite strike unit, designed to respond swiftly to riots, emergencies, and violent threats," the statement partly read.

Mr Egbetokun, during the conference, expressed...