Amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, the Nigerian Police Force has assured citizens and residents of the country of their safety.
The assurance was contained in a press statement signed on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin.
The police spokesperson said, “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.”
He noted that, “While Nigeria remains stable and its internal security situation firmly under control, the Force has reinforced proactive, intelligence-led policing measures across the country.”
According to ACP Hundeyin, “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 police spokesperson stated.
IGP Disu 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.
The police assured that, “The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute, prepared and fully committed to safeguarding every Nigerian and maintaining national security at all times.”
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