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 force consists of approximately 40,000 personnel .

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:

The PMF was designed to bridge the gap between conventional police duties and military intervention. It was created as a specialized unit to handle: