The Nigeria Police Force has opened an investigation into armed officers seen escorting businessman Linus Williams, known as Blord, at Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu.
Force spokesperson Ani Iniedu said on Wednesday that the deployment was “unlawful and illegal” and that an investigation had begun.
Punch reported that a video Williams posted on Instagram on Tuesday showed officers in camouflage and tactical gear accompanying him and opening his vehicle door.
Williams described the journey in his caption as a return from the airport, followed by a stop at his company’s Enugu branch before travelling to Awka, Anambra State.
The inquiry follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive on 23 November 2025 withdrawing police officers from VIP protection and returning them to core policing duties. The directive provided for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to protect VIPs instead.
The police statement cited in the reports did not announce disciplinary findings or charges arising from the escort.
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