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Nigeria’s security challenges not insurmountable IGP
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The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba, has acknowledged the security ecosystem Nigeria is currently battling with, assuring, however, that they are not insurmountable.
This is contained in a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Mr Frank Mba, on Wednesday in Abuja.
Mba quoted the IGP as stating this in a directive given to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), Commissioners of Police (CPs) and other strategic commanders, ahead of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Baba had ordered the nationwide deployment of police personnel and other operational assets of the force to ensure watertight security before, during and after the celebrations.
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Updated May 12, 2021
As Nigerians celebrate the 2021 Eid-el-Fitr across the country, the acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has ordered tight security.
Baba also approved the deployment of Police officers and other operational assets of the Force to beef up security even beyond the Sallah holiday.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, adding that the IGP’s order was contained in a directive to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), Commissioners of Police (CPs) and other strategic commanders of the Force.
He explained that the order was part of efforts by the police leadership toward stabilising security, improving public safety and making the country a safer place for all citizens.
This is contained in a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Mr Frank Mba, on Wednesday in Abuja. Mba quoted the IGP as stating this in a directive given to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), Commissioners of Police (CPs) and other strategic commanders, ahead of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Baba had ordered nationwide deployment of police personnel and other operational assets of the force to ensure watertight security before, during and after the celebrations. He said the order was part of efforts by the police leadership to stabilise security, improve public safety and make the country a safer place for citizens.
FG reinstates enforcement to mitigate surge in COVID-19 cases FG reinstates enforcement to mitigate surge in COVID-19 cases
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The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 has reinstated enforcement of Health Protection Regulations to mitigate the risk of a spike in new cases of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria.
In a statement emanated from the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 under the office of Secretary to Government of the Federation indicated that there are strong concerns about the non-compliance to public health and social measures contained in the COVID-19 Health Protection Regulation 2021.
This is specifically on the level of adherence to the use of facemasks, physical distancing, temperature checks in public places, hand washing and limitations placed on large gatherings remain very poor. In some areas and instance, non-existent.