Intervening in major crises where regular police lack the training or firepower to cope.
As of early 2026, the PMF has significantly expanded to meet rising security challenges: 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). Intervening in major crises where regular police lack
The force consists of approximately 40,000 personnel . 000 personnel .