I-G OF POLICE ORDERS ADEQUATE SECURITY IN UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES NATIONWIDE

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered
immediate provision of adequate security in and around university
campuses nationwide.
This is contained in a statement issued by CSP Frank Mba, the Force
Public Relations Officer, on Thursday in Abuja.
The statement said the measure was designed to secure life and
property in the institutions and provide enabling environment for
lecturers, students and other members of staff to go about their
lawful businesses without hindrance.
"The directive is a proactive and confidence-boosting measure designed
to ensure that nothing untoward happens in our academic communities,"
it said.
The statement directed all Command Commissioners of Police to
personally oversee the intensification of surveillance in universities
in their states.
It ordered them to "take all necessary security measures needed to
provide for the safety and security of members of staff and students
as well as property within the various Campuses".
It urged lecturers, students and Nigerians within the institutions to
remain law-abiding and go about their legitimate businesses without
fear of molestation or intimidation from any quarters.
It will be recalled that the Federal Government on Thursday gave
universities lecturers, who had been on strike since July, one week
ultimatum to resume academic activities.
Meanwhile, the I-G has urged officers and men of the force, who would
be involved in the supplementary election in Anambra supplementary
election on Saturday to remain steadfast.
He said they should be focused and neutral, as well as exhibit the
highest level of professionalism.
He reassured the people of adequate security in the state during the
election, promising that the force would continue to maintain optimal
presence in Anambra till the end of the election.
The police boss called on the people to cooperate with the police and
other security agencies in ensuring an atmosphere of peace and order
throughout the election.
Abubakar also urged politicians, traditional rulers, and opinion
leaders in the state to play by the rules and help in educating their
followers on the need to allow INEC and other government agencies to
conclude the election. (NAN)