Police Beef Up Security Amidst Report Of Massive Shiite Invasion Of Abuja
The Nigerian Police On Friday beefed up security in Abuja following reports of planned protest by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, in the nation’s capital.
There were reports widely circulated on the social media of a planned protest by the Shiite group in FCT and some other parts of the county.
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But the Police in a statement posted on its social media handles, urged citizens to go about their daily activities without fear.
The Police also carried out aerial surveillance patrol in the FCT and the adjourning cities.
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The statement read, “The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered the immediate beef-up of security in all the States of the Federation including the FCT, Abuja. This is in the face of series of violent protest and unrest by members of the El-zazakky group in the FCT.
“Meanwhile, the IGP has assured citizens that proactive measures including aerial surveillance of major cities have been emplaced to ensure the safety and security of lives and property of all Nigerians.
“In addition, Zonal 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 however, enjoins citizens to be wary of circulating unsubstantiated security advisories capable of creating undue fear, panic and apprehension in the country.
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“The IGP has 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.”
