IGP Orders Adequate Security In Varsity Campuses Nationwide

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 CSP 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. (NAN)