•••INSISTS THERE IS NO SECURITY THREAT IN THE FCT
•••Rolls Out Emergency Numbers Nationwide
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Alkali Baba had said that there is no security threat over the Federal Capital Territory.
The IGP assures Nigerians of adequate security and prompt emergency response and tolled our emergency response numbers nationwide.
The IGP’s reassurance was contained in a statement by the Force Police Relations Officer, Mr Olumuyuwa Adejobi on Thursday night.
The IGP ordered immediate beef up of security nationwide especially the FCT.
The statement reads, “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, CFR, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, in concert with other security agencies, to ensure the safety of all residents within the country.
“The IGP emphasized this while charging all Strategic Police Managers in charge of Commands and tactical formations within the country to beef up security in their respective jurisdictions, especially in the FCT.
“The IGP similarly directed that all emergency numbers across the country should be activated to full capacity for a 24/7 prompt response with combatant officers and men on standby to respond in case of emergency situations and distress calls.
“Residents within the FCT are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or abnormal occurrence and persons to the Police through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883.
“The IGP therefore allays the fear of residents in the FCT and admonishes them to go about their lawful businesses and normal social lives/engagements as all hands are on deck to nip any security threat in the bud and respond to distress calls promptly. The IGP similarly reiterates the commitment of the Nigeria Police to eliminating all threats, as well as protection of lives and property of all residents of the country.
The United States, the United Kingdom and other Western nations have warned of high risk of terror attack in Abuja.
The security advisory warned that the Terrorists are targeting government buildings, places of worship and schools, among others.