We Have Concern About Democracy In Nigeria – U.S. Ambassador

The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stuart Symington, on Friday,
said his country had concern for a peaceful and prosperous
democratic Nigeria.

Symington stated this when he visited the Inspector-General of
Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, in Abuja.

He said that the U.S. was aware of the security challenges
confronting Nigeria and the efforts of the Police to tackle
them.

The envoy, however, said he was optimistic that the right things
were being done to ensure that peace and security reigned in the
country.

“I am here to give my support to the Nigeria Police Force,” he
said.

Responding, the I-G said that the Police, under his watch, was
tackling the security challenges in parts of the country.

He, however, pointed out that the challenges could not be
tackled without the support of citizens.

“We are also seeking the support of the diplomatic community. We
need your support in the area of training for our personnel which
you have done several times,“ he said.

Adamu called for further assistance from the US in the area of
technology to further enhance operational capacity of the
force.

The U.S. and the United Kingdom recently announced
repercussions, including visa restrictions, for election
interference and election-related violence in the forthcoming polls
in Nigeria.

Both nations stated the elections were important not only for
Nigeria, but for Africa. (NAN)