US vs Iran: IGP Places Police on Red Alert

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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has placed police commands and formations nationwide on red alert following the ongoing threats of war between United States and Iran.

The Nigeria Police disclosed this in a statement shared on its verified Twitter handle, @PoliceNG.

According to the statement, the move was a proactive response to intelligence reports suggesting that some persons sympathetic to Iran might engage in acts capable of causing breakdown of law and order.

The statement reads, “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.This

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.