IGP dismisses threat in FCT, assures Nigerians of security

.Rolls Out Emergency Numbers Nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, 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 spoke at a function of 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, however, 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.

A statement by CSP Olumiywa Adejobi,
Force Public Relations Officer, Abuja, said 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.

Consequently, IGP allayed the fear of residents in the FCT and admonished 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 also reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police to eliminating all threats, as well as protection of lives and property of all residents of the country.