Middle East crisis; police on red alert, IGP, assures Nigerians of safety
By Idun Maximus
Following the uprising in the Middle East, the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP, Olatunji Disu, has directed all Commissioners of Police in the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, with particular attention to the North West, North East, and North Central zones, to heighten surveillance and intelligence gathering, strengthen collaboration with traditional and religious leaders.
The IGP, who warned that Nigeria will not serve as a theatre for foreign conflicts, said any attempt to import external ideological or religious tensions into the country will be met with the full weight of the law.
He has therefore directed the police commissioners to enhance visibility policing around worship centres and public spaces, and swiftly address any attempt by individuals or groups to exploit global developments to incite unrest or sectarian tension.
The IGP, in a statement signed by the force public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyi, in Abuja, assured Nigerians of the unwavering commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the protection of lives, property, and national peace, in light of evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their potential global implications
Disu, while noting that Nigeria remains stable and its internal security situation firmly under control, said the Force has reinforced proactive, intelligence-led policing measures across the country.
The IGP, in the statement, called on community leaders nationwide to continue promoting peace and urges citizens to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, reporting any suspicious activity to the nearest police formation.
He said the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute, prepared, and fully committed to safeguarding every Nigerian and maintaining national security at all times.
The statement reads: “The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olatunji Disu, psc, reassures all Nigerians of the unwavering commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the protection of lives, property, and national peace, in light of evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their potential global implications.
”While Nigeria remains stable and its internal security situation firmly under control, the Force has reinforced proactive, intelligence-led policing measures across the country. The Ag. IGP has directed all Commissioners of Police in the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, with particular attention to the North West, North East, and North Central zones, to heighten surveillance and intelligence gathering, strengthen collaboration with traditional and religious leaders, enhance visibility policing around worship centres and public spaces, and swiftly address any attempt by individuals or groups to exploit global developments to incite unrest or sectarian tension.
“The Nigeria Police Force reiterates that Nigeria will not serve as a theatre for foreign conflicts. Any attempt to import external ideological or religious tensions into the country will be met with the full weight of the law.”
The IGP called on community leaders nationwide to continue promoting peace and urged citizens to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, reporting any suspicious activity to the nearest police formation.
He said the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute, prepared, and fully committed to safeguarding every Nigerian and maintaining national security at all times.
