The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has reassured Nigerians of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to protecting lives, property, and national peace amidst evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
The statement emphasised that Nigeria remains stable and its internal security situation is firmly under control, but the Force has reinforced proactive measures to prevent any potential unrest.
Mr Disu, according to the statement, has directed Commissioners of Police in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to heighten surveillance and intelligence gathering, particularly in the North West, North East, and North Central zones.
They have also been instructed to 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 reiterated that Nigeria will not serve as a theatre for foreign conflicts.
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“Any attempt to import external ideological or religious tensions into the country will be met with the full weight of the law.”
Mr 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 Nigeria Police Force remains resolute, prepared, and fully committed to safeguarding every Nigerian and maintaining national security at all times,” the statement said.
On Saturday morning, Israel launched an attack on Iran, despite ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and the US. This isn’t the first time Israel has taken such action, as a similar attack occurred in June last year.
