Shiites Protest: IGP orders AIGs, CPs to beef-up security nationwide
The Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has ordered the immediate beef-up of security in all the States of the Federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
This is in the face of series of violent protest and unrest by members of the El-zazakky group in the FCT.
A statement issued by Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer on Friday said, the IGP had assured citizens that proactive measures, including aerial surveillance of major cities had been emplaced to ensure the safety and security of lives and property of all Nigerians.
“In addition, Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) nationwide have been mandated to ensure customized security arrangements are put in place in their Area of Responsibilities (AORs) to checkmate the activities of criminals and any possible threat to public peace,” he said.
He, however, enjoined citizens to be wary of circulating unsubstantiated security advisories capable of creating undue fear, panic and apprehension in the country.
The IGP had further advised all would-be protesters to ensure they express their grievances within the ambit of the law so as not to infringe on the constitutional rights of other citizens or cause breach of public peace.
