IGP orders tight security nationwide

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has ordered the immediate beef-up of security in all the states of the federation including the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja.

Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and commissioners of police (CPS) across the country have also been mandated to ensure that customized security arrangements are put in place in their area of responsibilities (AORS) to checkmate the activities of criminals and any possible threat to public peace.

The police chief said the order is imperative following the series of violent protest and unrest by members of the El-Zakzakky group in the FCT.