The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has placed his men and officers on red alert across the country, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to ensure a hitch-free celebration of the Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary tomorrow, October 1st.
A statement today, September 30 by the Force spokesman, Frank Mba said that all Commissioners of Police and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in the State and Zonal Commands across the country have been directed to emplace necessary security measures towards a peaceful and incident-free Celebration.
The statement said that the Inspector General also directed that Particular attention should be concentrated on Parade Grounds, Government/Private Infrastructure and all places of public resort and recreation centres. They are also to intensify patrols along all the major highways in the country.