AIGs, C.Ps PLACE ON RED ALERT ON SECURITY AROUND EMBASSIES AND FOREIGN MISSIONS

The Inspector General of Police M.D Abubakar has ordered all Police Formations across the nation to provide a round-the-clock security in all Embassies and Foreign Missions in Nigeria. The directive came following recent violent demonstrations in some parts of the world, linked to a movie said to be an affront to Islamic faith. In statement signed by Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Frank Mba, the IGP has directed all Zonal AIGs and Command Commissioners of Police to adequately ensure that security measures are put in place. M.D Abubakar also advised parents and guardians to monitor their wards closely to protect them from negative influences who may want to lure them into criminal............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Below is the original copy of the release; Ref No:CZ:5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.1/ Date: 12th September, 2012. The Editor/News Manager, PRESS RELEASE IGP PLACES POLICE FORMATIONS ON RED ALERT ....Orders water-tight security around embassies and foreign missions Following recent violent demonstrations in some parts of the world linked to a recent US film believed to have offended a section of some religious faithful, the Nigeria Police has taken immediate proactive security measures to ensure that no similar violence is replicated within our country. Consequently, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar, has placed all Police Formations across the Federation on red alert. In this regard, the IGP has directed all Zonal AIGs and Command Commissioners of Police to ensure a 24-hour water-tight security in and around all Embassies and Foreign Missions in Nigeria as well as other vulnerable targets. In addition, the AIG in charge of Intelligence and Commissioners of Police in charge of the various Police Special Squads such as the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Police Mobile Force (PMF) and Special Protection Unit (SPU) have been directed to ensure that their personnel are strategically deployed to prevent and nib all potential crisis in the bud. While assuring law abiding citizens of the readiness and capacity of the Nigeria Police to provide adequate security for life and property, the IGP warned potential trouble makers to stay off the streets of Nigeria as the nation’s security agencies will bring to bear the full weight of the law on all laws breakers. The IGP also advised parents and guardians to monitor their wards closely to protect them from negative influences of mischief makers who may want to lure them into criminal and unwholesome acts. CSP FRANK E. MBA DEPUTY FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER FOR: FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA.