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Governors lose bodyguards as scale down on VIP protection begins

Some county chiefs have up to 10 armed police officers for their protection, officials say. [Photo: Courtesy]

Governors are set to lose half of their armed bodyguards, as the Government scales down the number of police officers assigned for VIP protection.

This came as it emerged that some private ranches have up to 200 armed officers who are paid by the State.

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