IG orders adequate security in varsity campuses nationwide
(Nigeria) The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar, has
ordered immediate provision of adequate security in and around university
campuses nationwide.
This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Frank Mba, the
Force Public Relations Officer, on Thursday in Abuja.
The statement said the measure was designed to secure life
and property in the institutions and provide enabling environment for
lecturers, students and other members of staff to go about their lawful
businesses without hindrance.
``The directive is a proactive and confidence-boosting
measure designed to ensure that nothing untoward happens in our academic
communities," it said.
The statement directed all Command Commissioners of Police
to personally oversee the intensification of surveillance in universities in
their states.
It ordered them to ``take all necessary security measures
needed to provide for the safety and security of members of staff and students
as well as property within the various Campuses''.
It urged lecturers, students and Nigerians within the
institutions to remain law-abiding and go about their legitimate businesses
without fear of molestation or intimidation from any quarters.
It will be recalled that the Federal Government on Thursday
gave universities lecturers, who had been on strike since July, one week
ultimatum to resume academic activities.
Meanwhile, the I-G has urged officers and men of the force,
who would be involved in the supplementary election in Anambra supplementary
election on Saturday to remain steadfast.
He said they should be focused and neutral, as well as
exhibit the highest level of professionalism.
He reassured the people of adequate security in the state
during the election, promising that the force would continue to maintain
optimal presence in Anambra till the end of the election.
The police boss called on the people to cooperate with the
police and other security agencies in ensuring an atmosphere of peace and order
throughout the election.
Abubakar also urged politicians, traditional rulers, and
opinion leaders in the state to play by the rules and help in educating their
followers on the need to allow INEC and other government agencies to conclude
the election.
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