IGP Mohammed A Adamu Police
IGP Mohammed A Adamu Police Boss
Xenophobic Attacks: Nigeria Police Tighten Security at
Embassies, Nab 125 looters
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM,mni has
ordered water-tight security around embassies, foreign missions,
foreigners and their businesses within the country. This order is
against the backdrop of the unfortunate attack on Shoprite outlets
in Lekki Area of Lagos Sate on 3rd September, 2019 by some
miscreants who attacked and looted the Malls ostensibly under the
pretext of protesting against the incessant “xenophobic” attacks in
South Africa. To this end, all Zonal Assistant Inspectors General
of Police and Commissioners of Police across the Federation have
been placed on red alert to ensure no similar violence is
replicated within the country.
The IGP condemns the violent attacks and notes that three police
officers were seriously injured and a Police operational vehicle
set ablaze. He also notes that a total number of One Hundred and
Twenty-Five (125) suspects have been arrested in connection with
the incident while a good number of looted valuables have been
recovered by the Police.
While recognizing the rights of citizens to air their views on
salient national issues as enshrined in our statutes, the Force
reiterates that these must be done within the confines of the law.
Miscreants and criminally-minded people who masquerade as genuine
protesters are therefore warned to stay-off the streets of Nigeria
as the Force will not hesitate to bring to bear the full weight of
the law on any such law breaker. Parents and Guardians are
therefore enjoined to prevail on their children and wards to desist
from acts capable of causing breakdown of law and order in the
country.
Meanwhile, the Force has commenced investigations and profiling
of the arrested suspects with a view to establishing their
connection with the stealing, malicious damage, arson and
disturbance of public peace on the day of the incident.
The Force is hereby reassuring all law-abiding citizens,
embassies, foreign missions, foreigners and their businesses within
the country of their security and safety.
DCP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS