The
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered the
deployment of adequate security around University campuses nation-wide.
A
statement by the Force spokesman, Chief Superintendent of Police Frank
Mba said, “This is designed to help secure life and property in the
Ivory Towers and provide enabling environment for lecturers, students,
academic and non-academic staff to go about their lawful businesses
without let or hindrance.”
Mba
said, “The directive is a proactive and confidence-boosting measure
designed to ensure that nothing untoward happens in our academic
communities.”
“Consequently,
the IGP has directed all Command Commissioners of Police to personally,
oversee the intensification of surveillance activities around
Universities within their State Commands. They are to take all necessary
security measures needed to provide for the safety and security of
staff and students as well as property within the various Campuses,” he
added.
“Meanwhile,
lecturers, students and indeed all Nigerians within the Institutions
are advised to remain law abiding and go about their legitimate
businesses without fear of molestation or intimidation from any
quarters.” the Police statement said.
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