Anietie Udobit
Following the death of Iranian military commander, General
Qasem Soleimani, who was killed by a United States airstrike in Iraq, the
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has placed Police Commands
and Formations nationwide on red alert.
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Soleimani spearheaded Iranian military operations in the
Middle East as head of Iran’s elite Quds Force before he was killed by the
airstrike on January 3, 2020.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force
Headquarters, Abuja, DCP Frank Mba, on Tuesday indicated this measure follows
intelligence report sequel to the killing of the Iranian military chief.
It read, “This proactive measure follows Intelligence Report
that sequel to the recent killing of an Iranian General; some domestic
interests are planning to embark on massive public disturbances and sabotage.
“Consequently, Zonal AIGs and Command Commissioners of
Police have been directed to ensure maximum surveillance and security of lives
and property across the nation.
“The Police Commanders have been directed to ensure
strategic deployments of both overt and covert Police operatives to ensure
adequate security and safety of citizens, foreigners especially diplomats and
diplomatic missions domiciled in Nigeria as well as the protection of critical
national assets.
“Meanwhile, the IGP has assured all Nigerians and foreigners
resident in Nigeria of adequate security. He has equally warned all potential
troublemakers to steer clear of the streets and territory of Nigeria.“